25 May 2005

Alert

Imprisoned journalist Akbar Ganji launches hunger strike


Incident details

Akbar Ganji

journalist(s)

(WiPC/IFEX) - The WiPC of International PEN is deeply concerned about reports of the denial of medical treatment to Akbar Ganji, a noted journalist imprisoned since April 2000.

According to reports received by the WiPC, Ganji went on hunger strike on 19 May 2005 in protest at his treatment by the authorities. He has been denied urgently needed medical treatment and has been prohibited from contacting his family by phone since September 2000. According to credible reports, he has been suffering from asthma, backache, failing eyesight and a persistent cough. Despite being recommended for medical treatment by a number of specialists, the Prosecutor's Office has refused to grant the requisite permission.



Source

International PEN Writers in Prison Committee
Brownlow House
50-51 High Holborn
London WC1V 6ER
United Kingdom
wipc (@) internationalpen.org.uk
Phone: +44 20 74050338
Fax: +44 20 74050339
 

Updates to this story

Authorities arrest one of Akbar Ganji's lawyers 3 August 2005 Denial of justice continues for hunger-striking journalist Akbar Ganji 27 July 2005 Dissident journalist Akbar Ganji gravely ill in hospital after more than a month on hunger strike 21 July 2005

More on this case

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