PARIS: Dozens of supporters of two French nationals detained last year in Iran demanded their release in Paris on Sunday (May 14) after Tehran freed two fellow citizens who had been on hunger strike. 'Freedom for Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris,' they chanted at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, a little over
PARIS: Dozens of supporters of two French nationals detained last year in Iran demanded their release in Paris on Sunday after Tehran freed two fellow citizens who had been on hunger strike.
Kohler, a teacher, and her partner Paris, remain in prison in the Iranian capital's Evin prison accused of espionage charges their family deny. "She's holding on even if it's still very tough ... She spent several months in solitary confinement and is now with other detainees," she added.Kohler and Paris are among four French citizens, described previously as"hostages" by the French foreign ministry, who are still in prison in Iran.
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