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Leading Journalist Returned to Prison; Serious Health Concerns

Rapid ActionFebruary 2, 2011

Emadeddin Baghi was sentenced to six years in prison in September 2010 on charges relating to an interview he gave to the BBC’s Persian Service in 2008, but remained… More

Leading Journalist Released on Bail; Trial Continues

Rapid ActionJuly 7, 2010

International PEN welcomes the release of leading journalist and human rights activist Emadeddin Baghi on June 23, 2010. However, PEN remains deeply concerned that he still faces charges and… More

Leading Journalist Detained Without Charge; Health Concerns

Rapid ActionMarch 26, 2010

International PEN protests the detention without charge of leading journalist and human rights activist Emadeddin Baghi. More

Journalist and Human-Rights Defender Emadeddin Baqi Suffers Heart Attack in Prison

Rapid ActionJune 27, 2008

International PEN is deeply concerned about reports that leading journalist and human-rights defender Emadeddin Baqi suffered a heart attack in prison on December 26, 2007. More

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