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Kamiar and Arash Alaei arrested

Sample letter that you can send to the Embassy of Iran,

An Appeal from Bangladesh

Date: 22nd October 2008
HE The Ambassador
Embassy of Iran
Gulshan
Dhaka 1212

Re: Appeal for Release of the Kamiar and Arash Alaei

Your Excellency

Bangladesh and the Islamic Republic of Iran have a long history of friendship, and both nations have diverse and compassionate cultures. The Iranian and Bangladeshi peoples have historical connections, and accord the highest importance to the recognition of the dignity of each individual

I have heard from colleagues here of the contributions that a young Iranian doctor, Kamiar Aleai, has made in the fields of medicine and public health within Iran and globally.. Unfortunately, I have also recently learned that Dr Alaei, along with his brother Arash Alaei, who both work on issues related to HIV/AIDS, have been imprisoned without charge from June 2008.

It has greatly saddened many of us in Bangladesh to learn of the Alaeis’ imprisonment. We would request the Government of Iran to release both doctors immediately. Such a compassionate act will only further enhance the high esteem that Bangladesh citizens have for your nation.

Yours Sincerely,