Iran: Further information on- Prisoners of Conscience / Medical Concern and New concern: Unfair Trial / Fear of torture

Index Number: MDE 13/009/2001
Date Published: 12 March 2001
Categories: Iran, Middle East And North Africa

Ahmad Zeidabadi has reportedly been released but then rearrested, together with 20-30 supporters and members of the Iran Freedom Movement (Nehzat-e Azadi-ye Iran). All are feared to be held incommunicado. Massoud Behnoud was reportedly released on bail in December 2000, he is free on bail pending the outcome of his appeal. Hojjatoleslam Hasan Yousefi Eshkevari is yet to be officially sentenced.