Back in 2009, at the height of mass protests that followed Iran’s disputed presidential election, Facebook emerged as an important tool for protesters to share news and information. It had such an impact that the authorities even branded Facebook a weapon in a “soft war” against the Islamic republic.
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Payman Karimi in Danger of Blindness; Hassan Faraji in Aftermath of Heart Attack
Medical conditions of two political prisoners locked up in Ward 350 of Evin Prison are reported critical. Payman Karimi suffers from diabetes and is in danger of losing his sight entirely; Hassan Faraji has suffered a heart attack resulting in speech impediment and physical and mobility impairment.