Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/iran-releases-a-dozen-political-prisoners Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Iran releases a dozen political prisoners Nation Sep 18, 2013 4:37 PM EST Lawyer Nasrin #Sotoudeh with her family after being released earlier today. #hope #iran #progress pic.twitter.com/I8rk49JAEP — Meet Iran (@MeetIran) September 18, 2013 Arrested in 2010 on charges of acting against national security, Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been, along with 11 more people, reportedly set free. The releases come days before Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addresses the UN General Assembly in New York. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Lawyer Nasrin #Sotoudeh with her family after being released earlier today. #hope #iran #progress pic.twitter.com/I8rk49JAEP — Meet Iran (@MeetIran) September 18, 2013 Arrested in 2010 on charges of acting against national security, Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been, along with 11 more people, reportedly set free. The releases come days before Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addresses the UN General Assembly in New York. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now