We have just been informed that Mr. Davood Bagheri, a member of the "Freedom and Equality Seeking Students" has attempted to commit suicide while in prison. The unbearable conditions of his detention and the inhumane treatment he has suffered at the hands of the Turkish detention guards pushed Davood into deep despair prior to his suicide attempt. Davood fled Iran months ago in the wake of severe repression following the Students Day crackdown in December 2007, but shortly after his arrival in Turkey, he was arrested for "illegal entrance" and he has languished in custody for the past four months. He is presently held in the Aderneh Prison hospital and it is believed he is in critical condition.
We call on all human rights organizations and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees to urgently intervene to save the life of Davood Bagheri.
Freedom and Equality Seeking Students (FESS)
(supported by Friends of FESS)
July 11, 2008
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