French Ex-Hostages Recount 17-Month Detention in Iran

French former hostages Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have shared details of their 17-month detention in Iran, describing their experience as "total dehumanisation." The pair recently unveiled their portraits at the National Assembly following their release.

14 Apr, 09:29 — 14 Apr, 09:29

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

French former hostages Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris have given their first television interview since returning to France from Iran. They had been detained in Iran on espionage charges for almost four years. The pair spoke in detail about their ordeal, and how they managed to maintain hope while imprisoned.

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

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Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris, ex-otages en Iran, décrochent leurs portraits devant l’Assemblée nationale

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French Ex-Hostages Recount 17-Month Detention in Iran

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

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

Cécile Kohler et Jacques Paris, ex-otages en Iran, décrochent leurs portraits devant l’Assemblée nationale

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