Archive · 28 Jun 2025
French Families Plead for Proof of Life After Iran Prison Strike
Imagine two French people are in jail in Iran.
Their families are very worried because a place near their jail was bombed.
The families haven't heard from them in a while and are scared they might be hurt.
They want to make sure they are okay and safe.
The French government is trying to help get them out.
The families are asking for help from the UN, and are asking Iran to show proof that they are still alive.
Families of French citizens detained in Iran seek proof of life after an Israeli strike.
The strike hit Evin prison, where Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are held.
Last confirmed contact with the prisoners was on May 30.
France has called for the immediate release of the detained citizens.
Families are requesting support for exfiltration and appealing to the UN.
- Who
- Families of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, and the French government.
- What
- Families of detained French citizens are seeking proof of life after an Israeli strike.
- When
- Days after the strike on Monday, and the last contact was on May 30.
- Where
- Evin prison in Iran.
- Why
- To ensure the safety and secure the release of the detained French citizens.
Iranian Authorities
Western Countries and Rights Groups
Detention of Foreign Nationals
Iranian Authorities
Detaining foreign nationals on espionage related charges
Western Countries and Rights Groups
Accusations of using foreign detainees as bargaining chips
- Detained French Citizens
- Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris
- Prison
- Evin prison
- Last Contact
- May 30
- Accusations Against Detainees
- Spying and seeking to stir up unrest
- Family's Request
- Proof of life and exfiltration
- France's Actions
- Condemning the strikes and seeking their release
