Fear for the life of jailed Iranian labour activist Shahrokh Zamani

10 April 2014

Fear for the life of jailed Iranian labour activist Shahrokh Zamani

He needs international support

Shahrokh Zamani, member of the House-Painter Workers’ Union of Tehran, and the Follow-up Committee to Set up Free Labour Organizations, was arrested in Tabriz on June 8th 2011 and transferred to Tabriz Intelligence Prison. In the Islamic regime’s court he was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment because he had defended workers rights to organize and to demand better work conditions.

In the past two years of serving his imprisonment, Mr. Zamani  has been sent to 4 different prisons. And Since 11th March 2014 He has been exiled to Ghezelhesar Prison in Karaj. Since his transfer to Ghezelhesar Prison, Shahrokh has been on a hunger strike and now, past a month, he is suffering from critical health conditions and his life is in danger. No prison authorities or Islamic Regime officials have paid any attention to his legitimate demands, yet.

We call on all trade unions and human rights organizations around the world and all those appalled by the horrific human rights abuse in Iran to support Sharokh Zamani and workers rights in Iran.

Free Them Now! Campaign to Free Jailed Workers in Iran

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