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January 28, 2007

Three Iranian Women's Rights Activists Arrested.

Tala't Taghinia, Mansoureh Shojaie, and Farnaz Seify, women's rights activists, journalists, and members of the Women's Cultural Center, were arrested at Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran, while trying to exist the country to attend a journalism training in New Delhi India. After their arrest, security forces escorted the three activists to their homes, where their personal affects, such as their books, computers and computer cases, were searched and seized. After a search of their homes, these three activists were transferred to Evin Prison, 209th Ward.

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Comments

This is very sad news Parastoo. I have read nothing good about the Evin Prison. Some terrible things have happened there. I truly hope that these three women will not be mistreated! Please let us know about any petitions that can be signed to help them.

parastoo:
fortunately they released some hours ago, David. and there is no need for petition, I think.
and many thanks.

David | January 28, 2007 09:57 PM

You are most welcome Parastoo. Thank you for the update. I am glad to hear that they have been released!

David | January 29, 2007 08:48 AM

ba arze ma'zerate faravan, please correct them if you think I am right.
1-exist the country ==> change to leave counry
2- security forces ==> security agents
3-After a search of ==> after searching
4-these three activists ==> they
and 5- some hours ago ==> a few hours

parastoo:
thanks. I just copied the text from zanestaan website. in order to put the news. anyhow, thanks.

:) | January 31, 2007 06:27 AM

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