UN demands release of Craig and Lindsay Foreman in warning over ‘state hostage taking’ (opens original article in a new tab)

UN human rights experts have called for the release of a British couple detained in Iran on espionage charges, citing concerns over their welfare and potential state hostage-taking.

• UN human rights experts demand release of British couple detained in Iran on spying charges
• Couple has been on hunger strike for 39 and 30 days respectively
• UN warns that detention may constitute state hostage-taking