Relatives of an Iranian activist student say he has gone missing after meeting with a United Nations Human Rights Commission envoy. According to them, Ahmad Batebi went to see Mr. A. E. Ligabo, the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Opinion, on Saturday during a prison leave. He disappeared afterward and did not return to prison on Monday. Ahmad Batebi was arrested four years ago during student protests after a photo was published showing him holding the bloodied shirt of an injured friend. Initially sentenced to death, his sentence was reduced to a minimum of 10 years in prison by the appeals court. The UN Special Rapporteur in Tehran urged Iranian officials to release dozens of political dissidents imprisoned for criticizing the Islamic regime.
Disappearance of an Iranian Activist Student Following Meeting with Human Rights Commission Envoy - 2003-11-11
Ahmad Batebi, an Iranian activist student, has disappeared after meeting with a UN human rights envoy during a prison leave. His case highlights ongoing concerns about the treatment of political dissidents in Iran, particularly those who criticize the government. This incident raises alarms about the safety of activists in the country.
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📰 What Happened
Ahmad Batebi went missing after meeting UN envoy on human rights in Iran.
- Ahmad Batebi meeting A. E. Ligabo
- Iranian authorities arrest Ahmad Batebi
- UN Special Rapporteur urge Iranian officials
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The disappearance of Ahmad Batebi underscores the dangers for activists in Iran.
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