01/12/2009 (Agence Europe) - In a declaration published on Tuesday 1 December, the EU expresses concern at the sentencing of American-Iranian scholar Kian Tajbakhsh to 12-15 years imprisonment. Recent reports that Dr Tajbakhsh now faces additional charges of espionage give rise to concern. Dr Tajbakhsh has not had access to an independent lawyer since 9 July, after his arrest in connection with the popular demonstrations after the presidential election on 12 June. The EU Presidency remains...