Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jul. 31 An Iranian student arrested in the course of nationwide protests seven years ago died in Tehrans notorious Evin Prison late Sunday several days after beginning a hunger strike. Iran Focus
Tehran, Iran, Jul. 31 An Iranian student arrested in the course of nationwide protests seven years ago died in Tehrans notorious Evin Prison late Sunday several days after beginning a hunger strike.
Akbar Mohammadi was given 15 years in prison for helping to organise the July 1999 student-led anti-government protests that erupted across the country.
Mohammadi died on the ninth day of his hunger strike. A week after beginning the protest, he refused to take liquids.
Sources said Mohammadi was beaten severely by prison guards prior to his death.
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