In Tehran, the judiciary of the Islamic Republic informed Shirin Ebadi, a lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, that she can represent the family of Zahra Kazemi, who was killed while in custody of the Islamic Republic. Reza Ahmadi, an employee of the Ministry of Intelligence and Security of the Islamic Republic, is set to be tried for the involuntary manslaughter of Zahra Kazemi, who was struck on the head during her arrest in July 2003. Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian-Iranian photojournalist, was arrested for photographing outside Evin Prison. The judiciary of the Islamic Republic announced today that the news of Shirin Ebadi being barred from representing this case was incorrect, following criticism from another lawyer representing Zahra Kazemi's family. In addition to Ms. Ebadi, Mohammad Ali Dadkhah, Abdolfattah Soltani, and Mohammad Seifzadeh will also represent Zahra Kazemi's family.
Shirin Ebadi Takes on the Case of Zahra Kazemi's Family
Shirin Ebadi has been authorized to represent the family of Zahra Kazemi, a Canadian-Iranian journalist who died in custody. Reza Ahmadi, a government employee, is facing trial for her death. This case highlights ongoing human rights issues in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Shirin Ebadi represents Zahra Kazemi's family in a manslaughter case against an Iranian intelligence employee.
- Islamic Republic judiciary announce Shirin Ebadi
- Iranian authorities indict Reza Ahmadi
- Iranian authorities arrest Zahra Kazemi
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📚 Background
The case represents a significant moment in the fight for accountability in Iran.
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