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Esmail Abdi, Former Mathematics Teacher and Former Secretary General of the Iranian Teachers’ Union Now Serving 6 Years in Evin Prison

June 8, 2017

Esmail Abdi, the former Secretary General of the Iranian Teachers’ Trade Association is serving a six year sentence in Evin Prison charged with “propaganda against the state” and “collusion against national security.”  Dr. Abdi has been denied an attorney during the investigatory phase of his trial.  He is being detained for peaceful political and trade union activities.  Recently, Dr. Abdi’s ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Iran Tagged With: Esmail Abdi, Evin Prison, Iran, ITTA

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