|
ADL Outraged at Espionage Charges Against Iranian Jews Calls for Their Immediate Release
New York, New York, June 8, 1999 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today
expressed shock and outrage at reports that 13 Jews, imprisoned for weeks without cause in
southern Iran, have been charged with spying for the United States and Israel.
Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, issued the following statement:
We are outraged that the Iranian authorities have initiated espionage charges
against 13 Shirazi Jews, many of whom are rabbis and teachers. These trumped-up charges
negate Iran’s claims of moderation and desire to enter the community of nations.
We call on the Government of Iran to release these innocent Jews immediately. We call
on the international community to use all means at its disposal to persuade Iran to
release these Jews.
Also Online:
ADL Backgrounder - June 11, 1999
Arrest of 13 Iranian Jews
ADL Opinion - June 11, 1999
Iran Jews Held on Trumped Up Charges Must
Be Freed.
ADL Press Release - June 11, 1999
Rev. Jesse Jackson Meets with Iranian Jewish
Families Pledges to Intercede on Behalf of Imprisoned Jews
The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is the world's leading organization fighting anti-Semitism through programs and services that counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry.
|
