Emirati General Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi became head of Interpol in November; he is accused of torturing an opposition figure when working at the UAE Interior Ministry
Election of Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi as ceremonial head of global police agency comes despite concern voiced by rights groups and European Parliament members
Foreign Ministry calls on international community to condemn appointment of Ahmad Vahidi, who is wanted by Interpol over alleged role in 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires
New interior minister Ahmad Vahidi sought by Interpol; the president's pick for top diplomat, Hossein Amirabdollahian, is an avowed anti-Westerner with ties to IRGC, Hezbollah
International police body refuses to confirm or deny request for help in finding Reza Karimi, who does not appear on 'red notice' list despite mockup displayed on Iranian state TV
Husband of Tamimi, who was convicted of orchestrating 2001 suicide bombing that left 15 dead but later released in prisoner swap, says her name has been removed from wanted list
After Tehran prosecutor says US president, others wanted for January killing of Iranian general, international police organization says it is forbidden from political activity
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