Ansar-e Hizballah
Person/Entity:
Entity
Also Known As:
Followers of the Party of God; Helpers of Hizbullah; Supporters of the Party of God
Sanctioned by U.S:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by U.S:
2018-05-30
Sanctioned by EU:
No
Sanctioned by U.K.:
No
Sanctioned by Canada:
No
Sanctioned by Australia:
No
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Description
"Ansar-e Hizballah has been involved in the violent suppression of Iranian citizens and has collaborated with the Basij to violently attack Iranian students with knives, tear gas, and electric batons... An organization supported by the Iranian regime that harasses and attacks the Iranian people, Ansar-e Hizballah has been linked to acid attacks against women in the city of Isfahan. Multiple women who were not dressed in accordance with the regime’s standards had acid thrown at them, severely injuring them and creating a climate of fear." 1
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