Tag: Brière
Release of Benjamin Brière and Bernard Phelan, French detainees in Iran
French Benjamin Brière and Franco-Irish Bernard Phelan, who were detained in Mashhad prison in northeastern Iran, have been released, “a relief” for the French authorities who have reiterated their determination…
Iran: release of French hostages Benjamin Brière and Bernard Phelan
Tourist Benjamin Brière and consultant Bernard Phelan were released from prison and were able to leave the Islamic Republic on Friday. The end of a long ordeal. By Armin Arefi…
Iran: behind the scenes of the release of Benjamin Brière and Bernard Phelan
William Moliné and Thibaud Hue, edited by Alexandre Dalifard / Photo credit: HANDOUT / SAEID DEHGHAN’S TWITTER ACCOUNT / FAMILY HANDOUT / AFP 8:29 p.m., May 12, 2023modified to 9:31…
Iran: Frenchman Benjamin Brière acquitted, but (still) prisoner
Cleared of the charges of espionage and propaganda which weighed against him, the French tourist cannot however leave prison. Which is illegal. By Armin Arefi Published on 03/02/2023 at 12:54…
Iran: Frenchman Benjamin Brière acquitted on appeal in mid-February, but still imprisoned
Frenchman Benjamin Brière, detained in Iran since the end of May 2020 and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment for espionage, was “acquitted of all charges” on appeal on February 15…
Benjamin Brière could be exchanged for the mastermind of a failed attack
DDetained since May 2020 by the Iranian authorities, Frenchman Benjamin Brière could find freedom – indirectly – thanks to a Belgian law, reveals The world. Still far from being voted…
Iranian appeals court upholds 8-year prison sentence against Frenchman Benjamin Brière
Europe 1 with AFP 6:17 p.m., June 28, 2022modified to 6:36 p.m., June 28, 2022 An Iranian appeal court has confirmed the 8-year prison sentence for espionage against Frenchman Benjamin…
Iran: the sentence for espionage against Benjamin Brière confirmed
UIranian Court of Appeal has confirmed the 8-year prison sentence for espionage against Frenchman Benjamin Brière, detained in Iran, we learned on Tuesday June 28 from his French lawyer Philippe…
In the midst of nuclear negotiations, Iran severely condemns Frenchman Benjamin Brière
Imprisoned for 20 months, the 36-year-old tourist was sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison for “espionage”. A political trial, according to his relatives. After learning of his…
Iran: Frenchman Benjamin Brière sentenced to eight years in prison for espionage
The Frenchman has already been detained for more than a year and a half in Iran. His lawyer denounces “a masquerade of trial”. He had stopped eating to protest his…
Benjamin Brière, sentenced to eight years in prison in Iran: detainee or hostage?
Justice Article reserved for subscribers Supporters of the Frenchman, arrested while sightseeing in the country, were shocked and angry after the very heavy sentence handed down by a revolutionary court…
Benjamin Brière sentenced to 8 years in prison in Iran
Benjamin Brière, a 36-year-old Frenchman, was sentenced to eight years in prison for “espionage” and “propaganda” in Iran. Sentenced after nearly two years in prison. On Tuesday, Benjamin Brière, a…