Iran

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | November 1st, 2001 | Trackback

In an effort to protect its developing tourism industry, the state tourism board is lobbying for a new law to deal harshly with any crimes against tourists. Legislation to this effect has been presented in parliament and is likely to become law. The impetus is two high-profile kidnappings of tourists since June, both of which were resolved without injury. In one incident the victims were held for 17 days.

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