Jailed trade unionist on hunger strike needs our support

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Published on Saturday, 27 May 2017 02:15

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Jailed trade unionist on hunger strike needs our support r1 ... The name Esmail Abdi should be familiar to you. In the past, I've asked for your help in demanding that the Iranian government free this leader of the Tehran teachers' union. Abdi was sentenced to six years in jail on bogus charges and teachers' unions around the world, led by the Education International, have been demanding his release.

Now things have suddenly gotten much worse.

On 30 April, Esmail Abdi began a hunger strike to protest the continued, unlawful repression of teachers and human rights defenders and the lack of independence of justice in Iran.

Abdi is kept in harsh detention conditions and denied communication with his family and lawyer.

The hunger strike is taking a toll on his health, putting his life in serious danger.

And the prison authorities have not reacted to any of his demands.

Please take a moment to show your support for this brave trade unionist:

http://www.labourstart.org/go/hungerstrike

And please share this campaign with your friends, family and fellow trade union members.

Thank you!



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