Iran: Fear for safety/ Unfair trial/ Possible prisoner of conscience: Reza Abbasi (m)\n\n

Iran: Fear for safety/ Unfair trial/ Possible prisoner of conscience: Reza Abbasi (m)\n\n

Index Number: MDE 13/101/2006
Date Published: 11 September 2006
Categories: Iran, Middle East And North Africa, Middle East And North Africa

Human rights defender Reza Abbasi, a member of the Azeri Turkish minority in Iran, has been detained in the city of Zenjan in northwestern Iran since 27 June, and is at risk of torture or ill-treatment. His trial, which does not appear to comply with international fair trial standards, is in progress. He may be a prisoner of conscience, detained solely on account of the peaceful exercise of his right to freedom of expression, including his human rights work.