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UN experts demand Iranians free British hostage couple

UN human rights experts are demanding the Iranian government release Craig and Lindsay Foreman. The couple is currently on hunger strike in Evin prison following a February sentence of 10 years for espionage. Their family is seeking their inclusion in a US-Iran peace deal.

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The family describes the potential US-Iran peace deal as a "moment of fear".

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  1. UN Experts Call for Release of British Couple Detained in Iran

    UN human rights experts are demanding the Iranian government release Craig and Lindsay Foreman. The couple is currently on hunger strike in Evin prison following a February sentence of 10 years for espionage. Their family is seeking their inclusion in a US-Iran peace deal.

    What's confirmed:

    • UN human rights experts have urged the Iranian government to release Lindsay and Craig Foreman.
    • The couple was sentenced to 10 years in prison in February on espionage charges.
    • Craig and Lindsay Foreman are on hunger strike in Evin prison.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The family views a peace deal as a "moment of fear".
    • The couple denies the espionage charges.
    confidence 90%

  2. UN Experts Demand Release of British Couple Imprisoned in Iran

    UN rights experts are calling for the immediate release of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who are currently on hunger strike in Evin prison. The couple was sentenced to 10 years in prison in February on espionage charges they deny. Their family is urging the UK government to take an active role and requesting their inclusion in a US-Iran peace deal.

    What's confirmed:

    • Craig and Lindsay Foreman were sentenced to 10 years in prison in February on espionage charges.
    • The couple is currently on hunger strike in Tehran's Evin prison.
    • UN experts stated that proceedings against the Foremans were marked by grave irregularities.
    • The Foremans were detained at the start of 2025 during a round-the-world motorbike trip.
    • UN special rapporteurs sent a letter to authorities demanding the case against the couple be reopened and quashed.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Lindsay Foreman has gone more than 30 days without food, while Craig has passed more than 20 days.
    • A failed appeal hearing this month was conducted without the couple's knowledge.
    • The couple's detention could amount to state hostage-taking.
    confidence 95%