A petition calling for the release of Louis Arnaud, a Frenchman detained in Iran since the end of September, has collected more than 100,000 signatures in two weeks, his support committee said on Tuesday. It is urging the French government "to intensify its efforts" to secure his release.
"We are launching this appeal from the heart in order to come to the aid of Louis Arnaud, our friend, our brother, our son", the online petition reads, which since 16 July has collected 101,319 signatures.
