Monday, February 15, 2010

Poet Naemeh Doostdar Arrested


RAHANA, Prisoners’ Rights Unit: Naemeh Doostdar, a poet, witer, reporter and blogger, was arrested on February 7th by security forces. She was transferred to Evin Prison.

According to RAHANA, Naemeh Doostdar is working for the public section and the editing section of Jame Jam (newspaper). Previously, she was employed by Farhang Radio and Hamshahry Magazine Group.

Doostdar was arrested despite the fact that she has no history of activism work; her focus has always been in the public and cultural sectors. There is no information available on the reason for her arrest.

Translation by: Banoo Sabz
Persian2English.com

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