September 7, 2006

New York, September 7, 2006, Human Rights Watch -- The death of a second prisoner held for political beliefs in five weeks shows that political prisoner' health and safety is in grave danger, Human Rights Watch said today. The death of Valiollah Feyz Mahdavi, which was announced by the Iranian government yesterday, followed the death of Akbar Mohammadi on July 30. Both had been on hunger strike protesting prison conditions and their detention on dubious allegations >>> Human Rights Watch -- Sent by Clare J

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