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PODCAST: Robert Pether is homeless and living on a couch in Iraq - 14 weeks after prison release

His family are selling their house in Elphin and have sold their car, as they continue to fight his case.

Sep 16, 2025 12:15

Hopes for clarity this week on Robert Pether's return to Roscommon

Robert was in jail in Iraq for four years before being released on bail last Thursday.

Jun 9, 2025 07:24

Robert Pether's family 'in shock' following his release in Iraq

Desree Pether, who lives in Elphin with the couple's three children, says her husband must now be brought home urgently.

Jun 6, 2025 09:18

Hopes Robert Pether can return to Roscommon soon following release from Iraqi prison

Last night Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Harris, said he had been released on bail but remains in Iraq.

Jun 6, 2025 07:16

Elphin's Robert Pether diagnosed with lung cancer

His wife, who lives in the north Roscommon town with their children, confirmed the news this evening.

May 5, 2025 22:24

Family of Robert Pether say his condition has deteriorated in recent days

Desree Pether says a scan of her husband's lung taken two days ago shows a worrying development.

May 2, 2025 13:24

Tánaiste to discuss Elphin resident's detention with Iraqi minister

The Australian national, who had been living in Elphin, was arrested in April 2021 and later jailed on fraud charges.

May 2, 2025 13:18

Roscommon resident in Iraqi jail facing serious health issues

His wife Desree says he's been in hospital three times over the past week and can barely walk.

Apr 22, 2025 13:50

LISTEN: Tánaiste to meet wife of Roscommon resident jailed in Iraq as local politicians call for his release

Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane and former senator Eugene Murphy have been vocal on the issue, and have been amplifying calls for the government to end the suffering of Robert and his family.

Apr 18, 2025 15:04

Wife of Roscommon resident jailed in Iraq issues appeal for his release

Robert Pether has been in prison since 2021 because of a contract dispute between his employer and the Iraqi government.

Apr 7, 2025 12:24

PODCAST: Family may be forced to sell Elphin home - to fund Robert Pether's bid for freedom in Iraq

Robert Pether has been in prison in Iraq since April 2021 because of a contract dispute between his employer and the Iraqi government.

Mar 19, 2025 14:30

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

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