UN experts gravely concerned for Britons on hunger strike in Iranian jail

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UN experts expressed grave concern for two Britons on hunger strike in an Iranian jail, convicted of espionage charges they deny. The prisoners’ families report lack of information and failed appeals, heightening worries about their health and rights.

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 17 (Reuters) - U.N. experts on Wednesday expressed grave concern for two Britons convicted in Iran of espionage who are now on hunger strike in jail. Craig and Lindsay Foreman were sentenced to 10 years in prison in February on ​espionage charges, which they deny. Their family said a failed appeal hearing this month had been conducted without their knowledge, and they had been given little information about the process.