Seeking freedom for Boise pastor
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April 19, 2013 |
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Boise Pastor
Saeed Abedini with his family. |
Idaho First District Congressman Raúl Labrador,
along with 45 of his House colleagues, recently
introduced a bipartisan House resolution (H.Res.
147) calling for the release of Boise Pastor
Saeed Abedini from an Iranian prison.
The Congressman released the following
statement:
"Iran's decision to sentence Pastor Saeed
Abedini to eight years in prison for simply
practicing his faith is a flagrant violation of
fundamental human rights. The United States must
dedicate the necessary resources to secure the
release and freedom of this American citizen. My
prayers continue to be with Pastor Abedini and
his family in this difficult time."
Pastor Abedini visited Iran last year to
continue his work on an orphanage he started.
While visiting, he was arrested and imprisoned
for his previous work on starting Christian
churches in Iran. He was sentenced to eight
years in Evin Prison earlier this year.
Last month, Congressman Labrador and four House
colleagues sent a letter to Secretary of State
John Kerry urging the State Department to act on
behalf of Pastor Abedini by calling for his
immediate and unconditional release. Read the
letter online
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