Iran: Five Teachers detained on 8 May released

The teachers were arrested while trying to gather in front of the Parliament to demand better pay and working conditions, and the release of their jailed colleagues. Hundreds of teachers took part in the demonstration, chanting repeatedly “imprisoned teachers must be released”. Security forces blocked all streets leading to the Parliament and reports suggest that teachers were attacked and beaten by uniformed and plain clothed security forces. Dozens were arrested; seven were imprisoned. The teachers's attorney said two teachers, Alireza Akbari and Mohammad Bagheri, remained in prison because they were not able to pay their bail. The names of the released teacher are: Aliakbar Baghani Hamid Pourvosough Mohamdtaghi Falahi Mohammadreza Rezaiee Alisafar Montajabi

[Fri, 11 May 2007 16:13:10 +0000] | DIGG THIS