Iran: Iranian student leader sentenced

Index Number: MDE 13/015/2010
Date Published: 2 February 2010
Categories: Iran

Iranian student leader Majid Tavakkoli, held since 7 December 2009 after a demonstration, has been sentenced to eight years and six months imprisonment after an unfair trial. He is believed to be appealing against his conviction and sentence. He is a prisoner of conscience, held solely for the peaceful exercise of his right to freedom of expression, association and assembly.