On the last day of June, Jafar Azimzadeh, the Chair of the Free Union of Workers of Iran, ended his two month hunger strike when Iranian authorities granted him special leave. Jafar had been taken to hospital due to his deteriorating health and there were fears that he would be sent back to prison. While Jafar is out of prison and recuperating, he is still facing a new trial. Actions and support by workers inside and outside of Iran were crucial in getting Jafar released. Unfortunately, there are many other labour activists in Iranian jails.
On the last day of June, Jafar Azimzadeh, the Chair of the Free Union of Workers of Iran, ended his two month hunger strike when Iranian authorities granted him special leave. Jafar had been taken to hospital due to his deteriorating health and there were fears that he would be sent back to prison. While Jafar is out of prison and recuperating, he is still facing a new trial. Actions and support by workers inside and outside of Iran were crucial in getting Jafar released. Unfortunately, there are many other labour activists in Iranian jails.
