Document #1175436

HRW – Human Rights Watch (Author)

Stop Abuse of Political Prisoners

http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2010/08/06/iran-stop-abuse-political-prisoners

ecoi.net description:
17 political prisoners, who have been transferred to solitary confinement for complaining about conditions inside Evin Prison, have started a hunger strike; they have been prohibited from contacting their families; there is speculation that more prisoners may have joined the strike
Country:
Iran
Source:
HRW – Human Rights Watch (Author)
Published:
6 August 2010
Original link:
http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2010/08/06/iran-stop-abuse-political-prisoners
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1175436 (former ID 144311)

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