Iran accused of stealing bodies of slain protesters as families rush to reclaim loved ones
Iran's authorities have been accused of stealing the bodies of slain protesters from hospitals, in order to prevent funerals from rallying the protest movement. LONDON -- Iranian authorities have been accused of stealing the bodies of slain protesters from hospitals and morgues in order to prevent families from holding funerals, which activists say could prove rallying points for the protests. The families of the protesters who have been killed called it a disturbing new tactic of intimidation. The U.N. has previously warned that Iranian authorities have refused the release of bodies or made their release contingent on the families staying silent. MORE: Tens of thousands march in Berlin in solidarity with Iran protests Iran has denied allegations of human rights violations against protesters and has accused Western nations of turning "peaceful assemblies into riots and violence." The family of 16-year-old protester Nika Shakarami claim that her body was stolen by gove...