In Iran, two imprisoned students who are said to have led the 1999 riots in Tehran have been granted a five-day leave. Family members of Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi told Voice of America that the two brothers need medical care. They have claimed for years that they were tortured in prison. Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi have been imprisoned for four years on charges related to their participation in the violent student uprising in 1999, following a security forces' raid on student dormitories, during which one student was killed. Last year, Manoochehr Mohammadi was allowed to leave prison once. He took the opportunity to speak with foreign press, resulting in an additional year added to his 14-year sentence. Lawyers for two other prominent activists, Akbar Ganji and Abbas Abdi, have told Voice of America that their clients have also been granted leave. Two journalists have been imprisoned on political charges unrelated to the 1999 riots.
Five-Day Leave Granted to Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi from Prison - 2004-05-05
Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi, imprisoned for their roles in the 1999 student riots in Iran, have been granted a five-day leave for medical care. This comes amid ongoing claims of torture and mistreatment in prison. The situation highlights the ongoing struggles of political prisoners in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Manoochehr and Akbar Mohammadi have been granted a five-day leave from prison for medical care, amid ongoing claims of torture. This leave comes after years of imprisonment related to their participation in the 1999 student riots in Tehran.
- The Mohammadi brothers have been imprisoned for four years on charges stemming from the 1999 riots.
- Manoochehr Mohammadi previously received a leave that resulted in an extension of his sentence after speaking to the press.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The 1999 student riots were a significant moment in Iran's history, reflecting widespread discontent with the government. The ongoing imprisonment of activists illustrates the risks faced by those who oppose the regime.
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