6/19/2011

Hoda Saber


Hoda Saber, 52, a senior journalist and activist, died June 12th in Modarres Hospital after he started a hunger strike after the tragic death of Haleh Sahabi on her father's funeral. He was serving his prison term for his activities and in consequence of his hunger strike he died of a heart failure after he had been brought to the hospital from the Evin prison. His family accused the authorities of inadequate health care given to him and thus being responsible of his death.

Haleh Sahabi


Haleh Sahabi, 54, womens' rights activist and daughter of Ezzatollah Sahabi, a prominent reformist figure, 1st of June 2011 died of a heart attack following clashes with the security forces and plainclothes agents on her father's funeral. Reports by eye witnesses say that these people disturbed the ceremony and shouted insults. Shortly after a scuffle Haleh passed away and traces of blows have been found on her chest and belly.