Brief update on abduction of Mansour Osanloo

12 July 2007

Ref abduction yesterday of Iranian trade unionist Mansour Osanloo (see www.itfglobal.org/press-area/index.cfm/pressdetail/1426 for more details)

Mansour Osanloo has not been seen since yesterday's abduction and there is still no news of who is holding him, despite all the authorities being contacted. All deny that he is in their custody.

Campaigning on his behalf continues. In addition to yesterday's protests the ITF has launched the following protest site - http://www.itfglobal.org/solidarity/osanloo2.cfm  -  where people are invited to
a) sign the petition
b) send a protest letter
c) spread the word

ENDS

For more information contact ITF press officer, Sam Dawson.
Direct line: + 44 (0)20 7940 9260.
Email: dawson_sam@itf.org.uk

International Transport Workers' Federation - ITF:
HEAD OFFICE
ITF House, 49 - 60 Borough Road, London SE1 1DS
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7403 2733
Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7375 7871
Email: mail@itf.org.uk
Web: www.itfglobal.org

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