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Hope's for release of Elphin resident imprisoned in Iraq take a blow
Robert Pether was sentenced to five years in jail in April 2021 after a contractual dispute between his employer and the Government in Iraq.
Jan 21, 2025 13:46
Roscommon resident renews calls for husbands release from Iraqui prison
The Australian born engineer had only moved to Ireland with his family and family a short time before being imprisoned in Iraq
May 22, 2023 14:14
Wife of imprisoned Roscommon man protesting outside Iraqi Embassy in London
Robert Pether's wife Desree, travelled to the UK earlier this week and today she's holding a peaceful demonstration outside the embassy seeking Robert's immediate release.
Nov 22, 2022 13:15
Wife of Elphin resident to hold protest outside Australian Embassy
The engineer has been jail since April of 2021 in tough conditions in Iraq.
Nov 18, 2022 07:43
Concerns raised over health of Roscommon resident jailed in Iraq
Mr. Pether's detention has been branded as illegal by the UN.
Sep 7, 2022 13:43
Dail hears growing concern from Elphin resident jailed in Iraq
The engineer has spent months in a cramped jail in Iraq.
Jul 15, 2022 13:12
Seanad hears calls for release of Elphin resident from Iraqi prison
Robert's family are fighting to have him released immediately.
May 5, 2022 18:01
WATCH: Daughter of Elphin resident jailed in Iraq makes emotional appeal for his release
The family are fighting a battle to have Robert released from jail in Iraq.
May 4, 2022 13:37
Wife of Elphin resident jailed in Iraq pleads for widespread support
Desree is urging people to share the hashtag Free Robert Pether
Apr 8, 2022 17:40
Hope fades for local engineer's return for Christmas
Robert Pether is currently serving a jail sentence in Baghdad, Iraq.
Dec 21, 2021 18:18Shannonside Newsletter
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