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Investigation Performed by: Agent: Ryann R. Baker

Country: IRAN Population: 66,622,704 Border: Afghanistan & Iraq Iran fought bloody war with Iraq over disputed territory In 1974 Militant Iranian students seized the US Embassy

Freedom Iran became a republic in 1979 after the ruling shah was forced into exile Women’s rights improved Educational reforms Individual rights respected

Freedom of Assembly

Freedom of expression

Freedom of Religion

Democracy Regular Elections Basic branches of government Republic government

Makes Islamic Principles Law

Elections can be manipulated

Government is slow to change

While there is a court system –It is designed to follow Islamic Law While investigations of human rights abuse occur –Slow & often inconclusive Women have more rights –Limited to those that benefit the country ANSWER: The movement towards freedom and democracy is FAKE. Reforms must take place within the constitution of Iran before true freedom and democracy can occur.

Bibliography Websites: CIA Factbook Jan CIA. 19 July Iran: Release Detainees from Iran Freedom Movement. 10 Nov Human Rights Watch. 19 July Iran Freedom Foundation, Inc. 19 July Iran. Freedom House. 19 July 2003 < ratings/iran.htm>.

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Bibliography Pictures: Iverson, Barry. People Praying Iran's Elections. 22 July The Islamic Republic's Guards. The Iranian Expectations of the Present Regime. 20 July Women in Traditional Clothing Tehran24.com. 19 July Women with Newspaper. 20 July 2003.

Bibliography Pictures: Wounded Man. Pictures from 18 Tir in Iran. 21 July 2003.