Investigation Performed by: Agent: Ryann R. Baker

Country: IRAN

• Population: 66,622,704

• Border: Afghanistan & Iraq

• 1980-88 Iran fought bloody war with Iraq over disputed territory

• In 1974 Militant Iranian studentsseized the US Embassy

Freedom• Iran became a

republic in 1979 after the ruling shah was forced into exile.

• 1997 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.

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Women in Traditional Clothing. 2003. Tehran24.com. 19 July 2003 <http://www.tehran24.com>.

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