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France·Iran·Human Rights·Diplomacy

French former hostages in Iran describe 'total dehumanisation' in first TV interview since release

Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 10:16 · 1 min read

Two French citizens previously held hostage in Iran have spoken publicly for the first time on television, describing their detention as a process of "total dehumanisation." The pair, whose identities have not been fully disclosed, recounted the psychological and physical hardships they endured during their captivity. Their testimony highlights the continued practice of detaining foreign nationals in Iran, a country widely accused of using such arrests as diplomatic leverage.

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France24'Total dehumanisation': French former hostages in Iran give interview ↗︎
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