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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 18:18
Listen: Wife of jailed Elphin resident considering drastic action
The Australian engineer was part of a contract to build the bank's new headquarters in the country's capital city.
Nov 3, 2021 17:47
Appeal to free Elphin-based engineer from Iraqi jail denied
Nov 1, 2021 08:41
Community of Elphin will do everything they can to support Pether family
Sep 4, 2021 11:17
LISTEN: Wife of Elphin man jailed in Iraq says he should be on suicide watch
The family now have 30 days to submit an appeal to the Iraqi court system
Aug 27, 2021 17:34
Elphin resident sentenced to 5 years in Iraqi prison
Robert's wife Desree has spoken of her despair at the sentence from the Iraqi Court
Aug 27, 2021 13:12
Leitrim GAA player celebrates granting of Irish Citizenship
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister for Justice Heather Humphreys said Ireland is “richer” thanks to the contributions made by its new residents.
Jul 28, 2021 13:24
LISTEN: Family of Elphin resident arrested in Iraq call for international help to free him
He was arrested earlier this month and has had only limited contact with his family
Apr 28, 2021 18:04
Wife of Elphin based engineer arrested in Iraq calls for his release
The Roscommon based engineer does not know what the grounds of his arrest are as the charges were listed in Arabic.
Apr 28, 2021 13:28Shannonside Newsletter
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