Call for Investigation into Blogger’s Death

The Freedom House has called for an independent investigation into the recent death of an Iranian blogger, who was imprisoned two years ago for posting negative blogs against Iran's leadership.

Freedom House, executive director, Jennifer Windsor points out that, "Omidreza Mirsayafi's death illustrates the dangerously inhospitable environment in which bloggers operate in Iran."

 "Mirsayafi should never have been subjected in the first place to the cruel conditions found in Iran's most notorious prison. At a time when President Obama is attempting to engage Iran, it is essential that the United States see Iran's regime beginning to demonstrate a greater respect for human rights," she said.

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