Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Iran

Doctors Watching Hunger-Striking Iranian Journalist

Akbar Ganji in his hospital bed on 13 July

14 July 2005 -- Iranian authorities today said that Akbar Ganji, a jailed journalist on a prolonged hunger strike, is being examined by doctors every day and will not be released.

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July 14, 2005

Mohammad Salarkia, deputy head of Tehran's Justice Department, said Ganji is being monitored by prison doctors two or three times a day.

Ganji was sentenced to six years in jail in 2001 after writing articles accusing authorities of murdering dissidents.

Ganji's family members say he has lost more than 18 kilograms during a monthlong hunger strike aimed at securing his release.

The United States, the European Union, rights groups, and Iranian student activists have called for Ganji's release.

(Reuters)

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