News from Iran

Mr. Saman Rasulpoor the Iranian -Kurdish journalist and human rights advocate has been arrested on last Sunday.He was arrested after a gathering in the city of Mahabad in support of two imprisoned journalists ( Adnan Hassanpoor and Abdolvahed - Heywa Butimar )who were sentenced to death and a teacher ( Farzad Kamangar) who was also sentenced to death by the Islamic Republic judiciary power.

Saman's home was invaded by the security agents and his personal belonging including documents and writings were confiscated and transfered to an unkown location.

RSF( http://www.rsf.org )has protested his arrest and demanded for his release and freedom.