Please Pray for Jason Rezaian, Unjustly Imprisoned in Iran

The Iranian State, after a secret 'trial' which was of course no such thing, has now 'sentenced' (the word is absurd, and gives dignity to a state kidnapping)  my friend Jason Rezaian to an unspecified period in prison on absurd allegations of spying.

Once again, we see a man condemned on the basis of allegations made in secret , denied due process or the right to defend himself, and in this case unscrutinised by a free press or any of the defences of a free and law-governed society. And in this case alive, and compelled to ensure the miseries and humiliations of prison, cut off by force from those he loves. 

Jason is a thoroughly decent,  kind and gentle man who loves Iran and would never do it harm. he needs your prayers (if you are able) and thoughts, as do his family who have endured this awful process now for many months. 

I can think of no practical action to take, save to keep it in the public mind here. But I believe that our concern for him will in some way become known to him in his confinement, and give him strength to endure the ordeal he now faces.  

 

You may read the latest bulletin on his plight here|:

 

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/nov/22/jason-rezaian-iran-jails-washington-post-reporter?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Media+Briefing+new+v2&utm_term=138953&subid=9170964&CMP=ema_546