19 June 07 - 21:58Model letter
Dr Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
President
The Presidency
Palestine Avenue, Azerbaijan Intersection
Tehran
Islamic Republic of Iran
xx June 2007
Dear Mr President
I write to bring to your attention the urgent case of Abbas Hakimzadeh and Ahmad Ghesaban. They are both Tehran Polytechnic students who have received severe head injuries following an attack by prison guards. Abbas Hakimzadeh, who was hit on the temple, is now in a coma and Ahmad Ghesaban has concussion.
I hope that you can bring the authority of your office to put pressure on the relevant officials and bodies at Evin prison so that Mr Hakimzadeh and Mr Ghesaban receive immediate and full medical attention and that they, and all other students, are set free.
I look forward to hearing about your positive intervention in this regard in the international media.
Yours sincerely
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19 June 07 - 21:56Vicious attack by prison guards leaves Tehran Polytechnic students in serious condition
Vicious attack by prison guards leaves Tehran Polytechnic students in serious condition
Earlier today we heard disturbing news about the critical condition of Abbas Hakimzadeh and Ahmad Ghesaban, two Tehran Polytechnic students jailed at the notorious Evin prison. On Wednesday 13 June a number of students were shouting slogans when this provoked a violent reaction from the prison guards.
As a result of this brutal attack Abbas Hakimzadeh, who was hit on the temple, is now in a coma. Ahmad Ghesaban is reported to have concussion and is also in a serious condition.
We urge everyone, particularly students' unions and organisations throughout the world, to protest against this savage act. Please help us to put pressure on the Iranian authorities so these two students receive immediate and full medical attention and that all students are released without charge.
Militant (a Persian language youth journal)
14 June 2007
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