Statement Requesting the Release of Silva Harotonian
On June 26, 2008, IREX employee Silva Harotonian was arrested and detained by authorities in Tehran, Iran, triggering an ongoing effort to secure her safe return to her loved ones. Sadly, on January 19, Silva was sentenced to a three-year prison term in Iran on erroneous charges.
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