- 18 March 2009
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- Human Rights in Iran
cross posted from the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran
Iran: Young Blogger Dies in Prison
Second Prisoner of Conscience to Die in the Past Two Weeks
(19 March 2009) The death of an imprisoned blogger inside Evin Prison on 18 March, following the recent death of another prisoner of conscience, demonstrates that Iranian authorities are seriously neglecting the health of prisoners the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said today. The Campaign called on the Iranian Judiciary to immediately investigate and prosecute prison officials for their neglect and responsibility in these deaths.
The Campaign reminds Iranian authorities that under international human rights law, they are held accountable for the health and safety of prisoners.
“Iranian leaders have relegated the administration of the prison system to a group of incompetent and cruel officials who are showing their utter disregard for human life,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the Campaign’s spokesperson.