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Dec 2020
50m 40s

The Execution of Ruhollah Zam

NEGAR MORTAZAVI
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Negar Mortazavi speaks with Mani Mostofi, Director of Miaan Group, about the recent execution of Ruhollah Zam, the international mechanism of human rights, and how to hold abusers accountable.

*This episode was made possible with support from Heinrich Boll Foundation. Music by 127.

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