Iran: Human Rights Lawyer Risks Torture

Index Number: MDE 13/064/2009
Date Published: 29 June 2009
Categories: Iran

Human rights lawyer Mohammad Mostafaei was arrested on 25 June, probably in relation to his human rights activities and his peaceful exercise of the right to freedom of expression and association after the disputed re-election of President Ahmadinejad. Mohammad Mostafaei is a prisoner of conscience. He is at risk of torture.