In a recent interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Kamiar Alaei said that he and his brother were innocent of the charges against them..
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Jailed journalist Saam Mahmoudi released on bail
Jailed Iranian journalist Saam Mahmoudi Sarabi was released today after more than eight months in prison. The Kaleme website reports he was released after his family posted bail of $300,000.
Jailed Iranian journalist in critical health
The Jaras opposition website reports that jailed journalist Keyvan Samimi is in critical health, but prison authorities refuse to transfer him to hospital for the necessary treatment.
Jailed journalists sound ‘tyranny’ alarm bell
Fourteen jailed journalists are warning the Iranian public of grave societal danger, saying the house arrest of the opposition leaders and their wives is an frightful indication of what’s to come
Trailblazing HIV doctors jailed in Iran
By Asieh Namdar, CNN August 8, 2011 8:27 a.m. EDT Dr. Kamiar Alaei and his brother, Dr. Arash Alaei, have been called pioneers for their community-based approach to HIV and AIDS in Iran.
Iranian MP challenges award for jailed journalist
MP Fatemeh Alia says it is an “insult” to the people of Iran that jailed Iranian journalist Bahman Ahmadi Amouyi is the 2011 recipient of the Hellman-Hammett award.
Two more years in prison for jailed Iranian journalist
Jailed Iranian journalist Issa Saharkhiz has received an additional two years on top of his three-year prison term.
Iran HIV specialist jailed for visiting US wins Nobel-prizewinners’ support
Nobel-prize winning scientists have thrown their support behind an international campaign calling for the release of a pioneering Aids doctor imprisoned in Iran.
Jailed Iranian journalist receives Hellman-Hammett prize
Jailed Iranian journalist Bahman Ahmadi Amouyi has been awarded the Hellman-Hammett grant for 2011 by Human Rights Watch.
Renowned Iranian AIDS Doctor Hopes For Jailed Brother’s Release
Dr. Kamiar Alaei said he spent his time in Tehran’s Evin prison teaching other inmates about health issues.Kamiar Alaei, an internationally recognized expert on HIV and AIDS prevention, has expressed hope that Iran will soon release his brother and fellow physician, Arash Alaei, from prison.