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France Intensifies Efforts as Kohler and Paris Mark Three Years of Detention in Iran

The French government escalates legal and diplomatic measures while nationwide rallies demand the release of the two detainees held under inhumane conditions.

Overview

  • Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been detained in Iran's Evin Prison since May 7, 2022, accused of espionage during a tourist trip.
  • The detainees are held in Section 209 under conditions described by the French government as amounting to torture, including forced confessions and extreme isolation.
  • France is preparing to file a legal complaint at the International Court of Justice, citing violations of consular protection rights.
  • President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed France's commitment to securing their release, with the government applying maximum diplomatic pressure on Tehran.
  • Forty solidarity rallies are being held across France today, marking the three-year anniversary of their detention and amplifying public calls for their freedom.