Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
Mr. Maina Kiai
Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Mr. Juan Méndez
Re: Events that took place on April 17 and the following days in Evin PrisonDear Mr. KiaiDear Mr. Méndez,
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) would like to draw your attention to the events that occurred recently in Evin Prison, in Tehran.
Actions taken by the prisoners
Mobilization of prisoners’ families
Response of Iranian officials
1. Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
2. Violation to the right to peaceful assembly
Annex A: List of prisoners injured during these eventsAnnex B: List of prisoners sent to solitary confinement Full text attached or read here: http://www.fidh.org/IMG/pdf/letter_iran_un.pdf
