Swiss national dies in Iran prison

Swiss national accused of spying died by suicide in Iranian prison, Iran’s judiciary says
A Swiss national who was arrested and accused of spying in Iran died by suicide in prison on Thursday, according to Mizan Online, a news agency affiliated with Iran’s judiciary.
Swiss citizen arrested on espionage charges dies in Iranian prison
A Swiss citizen detained in Iran on charges of espionage has died in custody, Iranian state media reported Thursday. According to the semi-official Tasnim News Agency, the man “committed suicide” while being held at a prison in the eastern city of Semnan.
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A Swiss national who was arrested in Iran and accused of spying took his own life in prison on Thursday, the chief justice of Iran's Semnan province was quoted as saying by the judiciary news agency Mizan.
Iran says Swiss national held on espionage charges kills himself in prison
A Swiss national detained in Iran on espionage charges has killed himself at a prison in rural Semnan province
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Switzerland has demanded more information from authorities in Iran after a Swiss citizen died in prison in the Islamic Republic. A Swiss national who was arrested in Iran and accused of spying took his own life in prison on Thursday,
Swiss National Dies by Suicide in Iranian Prison
"This morning, a Swiss citizen committed suicide in the Semnan prison. This Swiss citizen had been arrested by the security agencies for spying ... and their case was being investigated," Mohammad Sadeq Akbari said.
Swiss national dies in Iran prison after spying arrest
The man was being held with another inmate at a prison in the eastern city of Semnan, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency.
Swiss national takes own life in Iran prison, Iranian judge says
A Swiss national arrested in Iran and accused of spying took their own life in prison on Thursday, the chief justice of Iran's Semnan province was quoted as saying by the judiciary news agency Mizan.

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