From iranpresswatch.org.
Two of the 34 or so dear ones in prison in Iran. Read updates here.
Update on two Baha'i Prisoners in Mashhad
Posted: 28 Mar 2009 01:10 PM PDT
Iran Press News reported the following on Saturday, March 28, 2009:
Two Baha'i citizens by names of Jalayer Vahdad and Sima Eshraqi were arrested on January 26, 2009, in Mashhad and as of this writing (March 28) continue to be incarcerated in solitary confinement.
So far, the authorities have given no reason for the arrest of these individuals to their families. During this period, a period exceeding 60 days, Mr. Vahdad has not been allowed to meet with his family at all.
Related postsThe other prisoner is Ms. Sima Eshraqi and she was allowed only a single meeting with her family on March 10. The legal case and charges against her also remain completely obscure.
[Source: http://www.iranpressnews.com/source/056695.htm. Translation by Iran Press Watch. The story was also covered at HRA Iran at http://hra-iran.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=783:34&catid=84:502&Itemid=219]
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