Iran arrests family of Kurdish activist due to be executed

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Iran arrests family of Kurdish activist due to be executed

Source: The Guardian

Iran has arrested the family of a Kurdish student whose execution, scheduled to take place on Boxing Day, was delayed because of protests outside the prison in which he has been held for three years.

A source close to the family of Habibollah Latifi, a 29-year-old student activist, said his parents and his three brothers and three sisters were arrested last night.

Human rights activists fear Iran might carry out the death penalty in secret.

At least 10 other Kurdish activists who have been active in the campaign to prevent Latifi's execution were also arrested. Among them was Simin Chaichi, a prominent Kurdish poet.

Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/dec/27/iran-arrests-family-kurdish-activist

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