Son of Iranian trade unionist released from prison

Sajad is the 25-year-old son of Mohamad Khaksari, one of Iran’s leading teacher trade unionists. Because his court file remains open, he could still face a new detention order or another type of restriction, such as a ban on travel, which has often been invoked against human rights defenders and other activists. In many cases the courts keep files open in an effort to intimidate defendants, who never know when their case could become active once again. Sajad’s father has faced years of intimidation and court charges due to his role at the head of the Iranian Teacher Trade Association, which has been banned by the Iranian government.

[Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:01:03 +0000] | DIGG THIS