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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin

British couple on hunger strike in Iranian jail as human rights experts declare ‘medical emergency’

  • British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman are on hunger strike in Iran 's Evin prison, protesting their 10-year sentence on espionage charges, which they vehemently deny.
  • They have been without solid food for 55 and 46 days respectively, surviving only on water, milk, and honey, leading to severe health concerns.
  • UN human rights experts have called for their urgent release, citing concerns about 'state hostage-taking' and declaring their hunger strike a 'medical emergency'.
  • Their family and friends are appealing for them to end their 'freedom fast' due to fears of irreversible health complications and a recent cut-off of contact.
  • The family criticises the UK government's perceived inaction, highlighting a potential prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national held in Britain, a possibility the Foreign Office denies.

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Fears grow for British couple after almost two months on hunger strike in Iranian jail

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