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In June 2008, physicians and AIDS experts Dr. Kamiar Alaei and Dr. Arash Alaei were arrested in Iran. The Iranian government accused the brothers of using trips to AIDS and public health conferences around the world to “foment a velvet revolution.”

We say treating AIDS is not a crime.

Throughout their careers, the Alaeis have promoted public health diplomacy and supported the quest for shared solutions to the world's disease burden. It is an outrage to call this treason. Medical professionals should not be put in prison for doing their jobs.

At a closed, one-day trial in December 2008, Kamiar and Arash were sentenced to three and six years, respectively. They remain behind bars today.

Demand the Government of Iran release the Alaei brothers. Sign the petition to Iranian President Ahmadinejhad, urging the government of Iran to release them immediately.

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