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Five people killed in Iran in protests over death of woman in police custody, human rights group says

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Five people killed in Iran in protests over death of woman in police custody, human rights group says

Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, a Norwegian-registered organization monitoring rights violations in Iran, said five people were fatally shot during demonstrations in Iran’s Kurdish region on Monday. It said 75 others were injured in other cities over the weekend. CNN was unable to independently verify the reports of the deaths and injuries. The protests erupted … Read more

180 suspected victims of extrajudicial killings found in Burkina Faso graves, rights group says

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A majority of the bodies were found dumped along highways, under bridges, and in fields outside Djibo town. A few were discovered in the town between November and June, the rights group said, citing interviews with residents. Residents told HRW that those buried between March and April were found blindfolded and had been shot. HRW … Read more