Iran hangs two activists held in 2009 poll unrest

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Iran hangs two activists held in 2009 poll unrest

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Iran hangs two activists held in 2009 poll unrest

TEHRAN (AFP) – Iran hanged on Monday two political activists held during the 2009 presidential election unrest, state media reported, despite a plea by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for their release.

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Jan 23, 2011

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