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U.S. journalist jailed in Iran goes on hunger strike

World Apr. 26, 2009 - 06:39AM JST ( 19 )

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SezWho2Apr. 26, 2009 - 07:41AM JST

For some of those who are convinced that Saberi is unquestionably innocent, perhaps there will be a growing understanding of how force-feeding is pernicious practice.
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some14someApr. 26, 2009 - 08:17AM JST

Gandhian Girl, doubt if huger strike will work.
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Stanley50Apr. 26, 2009 - 12:18PM JST

I thought everyone jailed in Iran went on a hunger strike to some extent.
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jeancolmarApr. 26, 2009 - 01:37PM JST

I am for Roxana. I doubt she is a spy. Iran should free her as a good will gesture.
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spudmanApr. 26, 2009 - 02:14PM JST

have they waterboarded her to get an admission of being a spy? maybe thats next. US has no principles to stand on. myabe US citizens should stay at home
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timorborderApr. 26, 2009 - 06:41PM JST

Politics, politics. Iran will only let this go so far before it makes some form of concession. Having this lass die while a guest of the state would seriously blot its copy book with the US and even the Europeans. Japan would also be quick to condemn any such event as well.

With regard to whether this girl is guilty or not,　I get the impression that Iran has confused her duties as a journalist with those of an intelligence officer. Furthermore, here client list (the BBC and NPR in the US) represent the creme of the journalistic craft. Perhaps Iran's real displeasure lies with these organizations and their ability to ask uncomfortable questions.
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SezWho2Apr. 26, 2009 - 08:36PM JST

I don't think that intelligence professionals routinely list all their clients.

Saberi may be entirely innocent. However, that she is a stringer for the BBC and for NPR would in no way compromises her ability to ply spycraft. It would only makes her cover better.

Innocent or guilty, Saberi will probably be the beneficiary of some deal-making. And Iran will have made its point.
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nandakandamandaApr. 26, 2009 - 08:56PM JST

Well, 8 years will make her 40, so they have very cleverly just about removed any possibility of her having children in this lifetime.
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SezWho2Apr. 26, 2009 - 09:35PM JST

Well, 8 years will make her 40, so they have very cleverly just about removed any possibility of her having children in this lifetime.

I think it more likely that you have calculated a release age and cleverly related it to fecundity. I don't think there is any evidence that Iran is interested in denying Saberi a child.
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nandakandamandaApr. 26, 2009 - 09:44PM JST

SezWho2, well, from her point of view they have just taken away the possibility of her meeting someone and procreating. Deliberately, or thoughtlessly. Either way. Not surprised she is on hunger strike.
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SezWho2Apr. 26, 2009 - 10:40PM JST

nandakandamanda,

I think that's your point of view of her point of view. No?
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nandakandamandaApr. 26, 2009 - 10:42PM JST

SezWho2, yup, you got it in a nutshell! :8)
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SuperLibApr. 27, 2009 - 01:28AM JST

What a bunch of thugs.
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SezWho2Apr. 27, 2009 - 09:37AM JST

SuperLib,

They are thugs because...

...you know Saberi to be innocent? ...Iran tried and convicted Saberi in secrecy? ...Iran has so far refused to force-feed Saberi?
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SuperLibApr. 27, 2009 - 12:41PM JST

Yep, I think Saberi is innocent and the Iranians are a bunch of thugs. If that bothers you, then so be it.
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teleprompterApr. 27, 2009 - 12:50PM JST

Innocent or guilty, Saberi will probably be the beneficiary of some deal-making. And Iran will have made its point.

Yes, that they think Obama is another Jimmy Carter.

I'm inclined to agree.
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SezWho2Apr. 27, 2009 - 05:20PM JST

SuperLib,

It doesn't bother me at all. I'm just curious as to your evidence that Saberi is innocent. Because she's a woman? Because she's pretty? Because she's an American? Because all of her neighbors agree that she couldn't possibly be an intelligence agent?

I don't know if Saberi is guilty or innocent. But I don't think I'd accuse anyone of thuggery just because they tried and convicted an accused spy. Can you think of any country that would not convict a spy--barring those who wouldn't even bother with a trial?
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Helter_SkelterApr. 28, 2009 - 03:41PM JST

Saberi, who was born in the United States and grew up in Fargo, North Dakota, moved to Iran six years ago

That was her first mistake.