Iran Frees 11 Political Prisoners

Country's new president headed to New York for the UN summit

Reason Staff | 9.18.2013 5:40 PM

Iran is reported to have freed at least 11 political prisoners, including noted human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh.

The eight women and three men are said to also include the reformist politician Mohsen Aminzadeh.

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