Several labor activists arrested in Iran
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Publication Date | 29 April 2015 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Several labor activists arrested in Iran, 29 April 2015, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/5565ba5d15.html [accessed 31 May 2023] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
April 29, 2015
By RFE/RL's Radio Farda
Several prominent labor activists have been arrested in Iran ahead of May 1, International Workers' Day.
They include Ebrahim Madadi and Davood Razavi, senior members of the Union of the Workers of Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company. Both men were reportedly arrested in Tehran on April 29.
On April 28, two labor activists, Mahmud Salehi and Osman Esmaili, were arrested in Saghez, in northwestern Iran, sources told RFE/RL.
The arrests appear to be an attempt by the Iranian authorities to prevent activists from observing International Workers' Day.
Authorities have in recent years taken measures to prevent or disrupt gatherings by labor activists.
Based on reporting by RFE/RL's Radio Farda broadcaster Roozbeh Bolhari
Link to original story on RFE/RL website
