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CONCERNS OVER DETERIORATING HEALTH OF IMPRISONED IRANIAN PASTOR |
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28th February, 2013 Authorities in Iran continue to withhold medical assistance from a pastor imprisoned in Iran, according to right group Christian Solidarity Worldwide. The organisation says there are concerns that Pastor Benham Irani – now unable to walk and suffering deteriorating health – may die unless he receives proper medical treatment. Irani, who pastors the Church of Iran congregation in Karaj, was arrested in December, 2006, and sentenced to six years jail on charges of “action against the state” and “action against the order". CSW says verdict documents include text "that describes Pastor Irani as an apostate and reiterates that apostates ‘can be killed’." Mervyn Thomas, CSW chief executive, says the organisation remains "deeply concerned" at reports of Pastor Irani”s declining health. "(W)e reiterate our call for the Iranian authorities to allow Pastor Irani to access appropriate medical treatment without further delay," he says. "CSW also urges the Iranian government to honour its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and facilitate Pastor Irani”s unconditional release, along with all others currently detained or facing execution on account of their faith following flawed judicial processes.” – DAVID ADAMS |
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28th February, 2013
Authorities in Iran continue to withhold medical assistance from a pastor imprisoned in Iran, according to right group Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
The organisation says there are concerns that Pastor Benham Irani – now unable to walk and suffering deteriorating health – may die unless he receives proper medical treatment.
Irani, who pastors the Church of Iran congregation in Karaj, was arrested in December, 2006, and sentenced to six years jail on charges of “action against the state” and “action against the order". CSW says verdict documents include text "that describes Pastor Irani as an apostate and reiterates that apostates ‘can be killed’."
Mervyn Thomas, CSW chief executive, says the organisation remains "deeply concerned" at reports of Pastor Irani”s declining health.
"(W)e reiterate our call for the Iranian authorities to allow Pastor Irani to access appropriate medical treatment without further delay," he says. "CSW also urges the Iranian government to honour its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and facilitate Pastor Irani”s unconditional release, along with all others currently detained or facing execution on account of their faith following flawed judicial processes.”
– DAVID ADAMS
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28th February, 2013
Authorities in Iran continue to withhold medical assistance from a pastor imprisoned in Iran, according to right group Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
The organisation says there are concerns that Pastor Benham Irani – now unable to walk and suffering deteriorating health – may die unless he receives proper medical treatment.
Irani, who pastors the Church of Iran congregation in Karaj, was arrested in December, 2006, and sentenced to six years jail on charges of “action against the state” and “action against the order". CSW says verdict documents include text "that describes Pastor Irani as an apostate and reiterates that apostates ‘can be killed’."
Mervyn Thomas, CSW chief executive, says the organisation remains "deeply concerned" at reports of Pastor Irani”s declining health.
"(W)e reiterate our call for the Iranian authorities to allow Pastor Irani to access appropriate medical treatment without further delay," he says. "CSW also urges the Iranian government to honour its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and facilitate Pastor Irani”s unconditional release, along with all others currently detained or facing execution on account of their faith following flawed judicial processes.”
– DAVID ADAMS
