Irán, República Islámica del - Former sugar workers’ leader arrested again

Ali Nejati, retired and former President of the Haft Tapeh Sugar Company Workers’ Syndicate, was arrested on 15 September 2015. His residence was raided and his personal items, including his computer and notes, were confiscated by intelligence agents. Mr. Nejati had previously been incarcerated a number of times for his trade union activities. This time he was charged with “spreading propaganda against the system”. Family and friends were concerned as they did not know his whereabouts and he suffered from long term heart problems, relying on medication. He was released on bail on 18 October.