Iran protests: Family finds signs of torture on man’s exhumed body
Craig TaylorThe 23-year-old’s relatives say they found severe injuries and stitching when they exhumed his body. BBC News – Middle East
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Salah Hammouri: Israel deports Palestinian lawyer to France
Israel says Salah Hamouri is a member of a terror group and has planned attacks on the state. BBC News – Middle East
Nizar Banat: Palestinian activist’s family asks ICC to probe death
Nizar Banat’s family submits a case against the Palestinian Authority over his death in custody. BBC News – Middle East
Irish UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon attack
Three others were injured when two armoured vehicles came under fire while travelling to Beirut. BBC News – Middle East
Iran protests: 400 people sentenced to prison over Tehran unrest
Tehran’s prosecutor-general says courts have handed “rioters” jail terms of up to 10 years. BBC News – Middle East
Majidreza Rahnavard: Iran carries out second execution over protests
Majidreza Rahnavard was convicted of “enmity against God” and hanged just 23 days after his arrest. BBC News – Middle East