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Wednesday, April 20, 2005

Reuters.com: Over 140 still detained after unrest in Iran

International News Article | Reuters.com: "TEHRAN (Reuters) - More than 140 people out of 344 arrested in southwest Iran remain in jail following weekend ethnic unrest in which at least five people died, a judiciary official was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
The protests, Iran's bloodiest for several years, have been noted in Washington where the State Department said on Tuesday it was 'very concerned' and urged the government to exercise restraint. "

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