Iran: Jailed American starts hunger strike, appeals to Biden
By DW
16 January 2023 |
2:44 pm
Siamak Namazi, who is detained in Iran on spying charges, has started a seven-day hunger strike. In an open letter, he appealed to US President Joe Biden to do more for detainees.
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