Mon, Apr 05, 2004 - Page 6 News List

Repression goes on while Iran seeks improved ties

HUMAN RIGHTS The torture of political prisoners is still common in Iran, but inmates and their supporters say nothing will change unless the outside world makes an issue of it

THE OBSERVER , TEHRAN

"The regime believes it can cut deals with Europe and America, then do as it pleases domestically," said one Iranian journalist.

Despite claims of reform, the elder Batebi remains worried.

"My son's experience shows that human beings in Iran have no value," he said.

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