Six months after disputed presidential elections unleashed a tidal wave of government opposition, Iranian authorities continue their spread of terror. Speak out today and let Iran’s human rights defenders know they’re not alone.
Iranian authorities arrested internationally acclaimed human rights advocate Emadeddin Baghi on December 28th. More than one week later, his family still has not heard from him. Baghi suffered seizures and a heart attack during a previous prison term. His health hangs in the balance as he languishes in incommunicado detention.
Emadeddin Baghi is the founder of the Association for the Defence of Prisoners’ Rights, which had been compiling information on torture and other abuses of detainees. Mr. Baghi has served years in prison on charges of “endangering national security” and “printing lies.” In December 2007, during his most recent imprisonment, he suffered three seizures and a heart attack and remained in poor health without adequate medical care until his release in October 2008. Officials closed down the office of the Association for the Defence of Prisoners’ Rights in September 2009.
Act now. Call for Baghi’s immediate and unconditional release. Baghi’s no stranger to harassment by Iranian authorities. He has faced harsh prison sentences 3 times over the past decade and Iran’s government has banned many of his books. He has received numerous international awards commending his work to protest the death penalty, political assassinations and mistreatment of prisoners. But authorities have prevented him from travelling abroad to receive the recognition he deserves.
The government’s campaign of intimidation and brutality continues. They’re gunning down protestors in the streets. They’re blocking foreign reporting on human rights violations. They’re locking up rights defenders and journalists. At least 10 people were killed the day before Baghi’s arrest as they gathered peacefully in protest. Despite this intensifying crackdown, courageous defenders like Emadeddin Baghi continue to confront violent oppression. They need to know they’re not alone.
Honour their sacrifices. Demonstrate the power and tenacity of the human spirit. Speak out today and stand in solidarity with Emadeddin Baghi.
Send a letter to Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei now!
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