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Iran Reformist Publishes Prison Rape Account

Karroubi says more allegations of protester abuse to come

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 25, 2009 4:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – A testimony released by defeated Iranian presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi details a male protester's beating and rape at a notorious prison after the disputed election. The first-person account is just one of many, Karroubi alleges, and CNN reports that he will continue to publish them on his website "if the current trend continues." Ayatollah Ali Khamenei recently ordered the closure of Kahrizak prison, where several inmates say they were raped.

"I was in prison, blindfolded and tied down," the man's testimony reads. "They beat me almost to death and did the most despicable thing to me, which is rejected even by all infidels and idol worshipers. I only had the courage to make Mr. Karroubi aware of this."

Pro-reform Iranian cleric Mehdi Karroubi, who was also a candidate in the June 12 election, attends  a graveside memorial for victims of post-election violence.
Pro-reform Iranian cleric Mehdi Karroubi, who was also a candidate in the June 12 election, attends a graveside memorial for victims of post-election violence.   (AP Photo)
Reformist presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi attends a gathering in Ghoba Mosque in Tehran, Iran.
Reformist presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi attends a gathering in Ghoba Mosque in Tehran, Iran.   (AP photo)
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Snarfeh
Aug 27, 2009 3:25 AM CDT
No, I can't prove that and have no reason to try to prove that. I don't think in-power Bush officials raped prisoners in prison. They did, however, advocate and encourage torture which included such things as rape, waterboarding, etc.
Snarfeh
Aug 26, 2009 12:28 PM CDT
nor by some in-power Bush Administration officials....
riffran
Aug 26, 2009 2:51 AM CDT
so...can you provide proof that in power Bush officials raped prisoners in prison?..or are you just shooting off at the librrhoid

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