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Public demonstration of Concerned Citizens and Human Rights Defenders in Madurai
Madurai (10th June 2010): Human rights defenders in Madurai will organize a public demonstration for the immediate and unconditional release of more than 500 prisoners of conscience held in Iran, in an appeal to the Iranian authorities to honour human rights and freedoms as the part of the Indian Campaign for release of all prisoners of conscience in Iran
The Indian campaign comes in partnership with an international demand in more than 81 cities, led by the United4Iran, an international non-partisan network of individuals and human rights groups that is coordinating efforts around the world in solidarity with the 500 prisoners of conscience in Iranian jails, and the people of Iran. 12th June is the anniversary of the rise of the non-violent civil and human rights movement in Iran.
Human rights defenders will gather at the Vallabai Road to show their concern, they will sign on memorandum to be sent to the Iranian Embassy, New Delhi demanding the release of the Seven Bahai Leaders, incarcerated in Tehran since May 2008 and awaiting the fourth session of their trial on 12th June and in support of Shirkoo Moarefi, a young Kurdish activist who has been sentenced to death.
The seven Bahai leaders, namely: Fariba Kamalabadi, Jamaloddin Khanjani, Afif Naimi, Saeid Rezaei, Mahvash Sabet , Behrouz Tavakkoli, and Vahid Tizfahm are to face the fourth session of their trial on 12th June, the anniversary of the contested presidential election in Iran. The only charge against them is that they belong to the Bahai faith.
Contact People’s Watch for further information: Mr. C J Rajan- 9994368521/ Mr. M. J Prabakar; 9994368501