Detained Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, whose execution did not take place on Wednesday as some had feared, is in good physical health and has been able to meet with his family, according to a family member and a human rights group.
Somayeh, a relative of 26-year-old Soltani who declined to be identified by her full name due to security concerns, told CNN on Sunday she had received news from family in Iran that Soltani is alive and has been able to meet with his family.
“I ask everyone to help in securing Erfan’s freedom,” Somayeh said in a video message. Hengaw, a Norway-based human rights organization, also confirmed on Sunday the brief family encounter, adding that Soltani is in “good physical…