Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLindsay and Craig Foreman are protesting their 10-year sentence on espionage charges, which they vehemently deny (Family handout/PA)British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman are on hunger strike in Iran's Evin prison, protesting their 10-year sentence on espionage charges, which they vehemently deny. They have been without solid food for 55 and 46 days respectively, surviving only on water, milk, and honey, leading to severe health concerns. UN human rights experts have called for their urgent release, citing concerns about 'state hostage-taking' and declaring their hunger strike a 'medical emergency'. Their family and friends are appealing for them to end their 'freedom fast' due to fears of irreversible health complications and a recent cut-off of contact. The family criticises the UK government's perceived inaction, highlighting a potential prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national held in Britain, a possibility the Foreign Office denies. In fullFears grow for British couple after almost two months on hunger strike in Iranian jailMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
British couple on hunger strike in Iranian jail
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLindsay and Craig Foreman are protesting their 10-year sentence on espionage charges, which they vehemently deny (Family handout/PA)British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman are on hunger strike in Iran's Evin prison, protesting their 10-year sentence on espionage charges, which they vehemently deny. They have been without solid food for 55 and 46 days respectively, surviving only on water, milk, and honey, leading to severe health concerns. UN human rights experts have called for their urgent release, citing concerns about 'state hostage-taking' and declaring their hunger strike a 'medical emergency'. Their family and friends are appealing for them to end their 'freedom fast' due to fears of irreversible health complications and a recent cut-off of contact. The family criticises the UK government's perceived inaction, highlighting a potential prisoner exchange involving an Iranian national held in Britain, a possibility the Foreign Office denies. In fullFears grow for British couple after almost two months on hunger strike in Iranian jailMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
