Iran: Further information on: Medical concern, Nasser Zarafshan

Index Number: MDE 13/007/2005
Date Published: 15 February 2005
Categories: Iran, Middle East And North Africa

Human rights defender and lawyer Nasser Zarafshan is being refused extended leave from Evin prison by the Tehran prosecutor, despite the fact that he requires medical treatment for a long standing kidney problem. Amnesty International is concerned that his health could further deteriorate.