Seven detained worker activists released in Iran

November 1, 2019

International solidarity works! Esmail Bakhshi and 6 other workers detainees have been released in Iran in recent days.

Esmaeil Bakhshi the well-known representative of Haft Tapeh Sugar Cane workers was released on October 30, and Sepideh Gholiyan , Amir Amir Gholi, Amir Hosein Mohammadi Fard, Sanaz Allahyari Sugar cane workers’ supporters and Atefeh Rangriz , Marzyeh Amiri May day detainees were released on October 26 on bail.

Read the statement from Free Them Now HERE.

We continue to stand in solidarity with the workers and the people of Iran and demand the release of all imprisoned and detained labour activists. 

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