Student killed under Torture
By Kamangir • Jan 17th, 2008 • Category: Human Rights, Iran, Islamic Republic, Regular PostsEbrahim Latif Allahi (Persian: ابراهیم لط٠اللهی) was killed under torture. He studied law in Paiam Noor University in Sanandaj and was arrested about two weeks ago by the Intelligence. Reportedly, his family has been informed that “he has committed suicide in the prison” but that “his body is already buried”. His family is under pressure to not spread the news [Persian].
This is the leaflet for announcing a service for him, published by his family. It reads “This is to announce the death of Ebrahim Latif Allahi caused by ….”. The cause of death is apparently a taboo.
Reportedly, no information about his whereabouts and the reason for his arrest was given to his family. Tense situation has been reported in the city of Sanandaj and in his university after the news of his “suicide” came out.
Sanandaj is populated by Kurds, a minority group discriminated against by the central government. Separatist groups are very active in the region.
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Horrible news. Does it say why he was arrested? Political activism?
I don’t understand why they block out “suicide” just because it’s forbidden in Islam - I assume this is the censored word. The act is forbidden. The fact is not. The government should try to be less obvious in hiding their crimes.
Kamangir: Yes, for opposing the government, as I understand from the facts.
So heart-wrenching to read about this poor soul.
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