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HAIL TO THE IRANIAN
WOMEN'S REVOLUTIONISTS FALLEN FOR FREDOM
against
the supreme leader, the arch-reactionary Ayatollah Ali Khomeini,
and his placeman president. The message of
the women when the former president visited a university was plain: <give way or
get lost> in 2023 and still is.
IN MEMORY OF ASRA PANAHI (16)- JINA MAMINI (22) - NIKA SHAKARAMI (16), SARINA ESMAILZADEH (16) HADIS NAJAFI (20), AND MORE WOMEN WHO WERE ASSASINATED SO
FAR BY THE IRANIAN AXIS OF EVIL.
Click here for a total list so far
(Updates January 13, 2025)
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A to VICTORY tribute to
NARGES MOHAMMADI
Dec 5, 2024:
Narges Mohammadi chants 'Jin,
Jiyan, Azadi' after temporarily freed from prison
Nov. 18, 2024:
Joint letter: Nobel Peace Laureate Urgently Needs Essential Medical Care for
Serious Health Problems
May 6, 2024
"Tyranny will fall"
"Victory is not easy, but it is certain"
watch it here :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LAMPz57Aqw
Click here for a news-overview
from January 15, 2024 'till October 31, 2023
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JINA AMINI'S VOICE IS HEARD
And do read also the above linked incredible
December 2023 update!
despite the mullahs'
regime to force it down!
Her mother speaks
out loud and clear
UPDATED:
September 29 - 16, 2024
Second Anniversary of Jina Amini's
state-sanctioned murder
incl. Commemorating Bloody Friday
and earlier news about
a wave of arrests of her fellow-citizen
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MARJAM AKBARI
MONFARED
June 24, 2024:
The Iranian Regime
Judiciary Launches a New Case to Seize the Assets of Maryam Akbari Monfared and Her Family, in Revenge for
Seeking Justice for Her Siblings Executed in the 1980s
Click the above for also earlier news
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Please do read
the above and following articles about heroines and
other brave people who risk live and
limb for the women-led revolution and no matter what
they'll never give in nor up!and other stories: click on
the underlined December '24
topics:
Hell
on earth and other stories
&
Longest Night, Toughest Times:
Iranians Can Hardly Celebrate Yalda
&
Protester's Escape from Iran Ends in Arrest and
Imprisonment in Armenia
&
The tragedy of a mother's journey
And
Commemoration
of the Fallen for Freedom
Part 6
and
Click here for previous inspiring
stories and articles
incl. Red Alerts |
'New' topic: a regimes' re-newed method of
torture: denial of medical care
UPDATE:
Jan. 10, '25 - Dec. 25, 2024
Dec. 27 - 16, 2024
The Dire Conditions of Women in
detention-A Call for International Action
Nov. 22 - Aug. 30, 2024:
Medical torture of women during
incarceration
November 4, 2024
"UN Expert Highlights Alarming
Violations Against Women and Fundamental Freedoms..."
October 19-18 2024 - July 18, 2016
Health taken hostage
And read here more about the
'Nurses 'strike' back':
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
"Nurses can neutralize security
forces' efforts with unity."
August 30, 2024
and updates:
August 28, 2024:
Nurses' demands - "A nurse will
die, but will not accept humiliation,":
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"NO to executions"
campaign
In support - reflection and
updates:
Sept. 7 - August 20, 2024
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
'The mullahs' regime / OHCHR* gallows' dance'
Other updates can be read in
the 'Actual News' section
July 8 - 4, 2024:
The-death-sentence-against-Sharifeh-Mohammadi
June 15, 2024:
Prisoner Swap with Iran is
Shameful Reward
June 5 - May 23, 2024:
It |Iran| puts people to death in
order to terrorize the population into silence.
and other stories
*OHCHR - UN Office of
the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Click here for earlier reports
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January 10, 2025 - December 25,
2024
Continuation of the
dire conditions of the below
and more victims of 'medi-torture
December 25 - 16, 2024
The Dire Conditions of the
Women's Ward of Sanandaj Prison: A Call for
International Action...
& Political Prisoner
Fatemeh Ziaii Denied Medical Care Despite MS and Severe
Lung Infection...
& Labor Activist in Iran
Begins Second Year of Prison Sentence Amid Serious
Health Concerns...
& Imprisoned Teacher
Massoumeh Asgari Denied Medical Care, Faces Uncertain
Future...
& Zeinab Jalalian:
Continued Denial of Medical Care and Family Visits for
Iranian Political Prisoner... |
December 27 - 25 December , 2024
<<The Dire Conditions of
the Women's Ward of Sanandaj Prison: A Call for
International Action...
& <<Four Kurds arrested in Oshnavieh...
& <<Christian Woman on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison;
Prison Sentences for Leila Hossein Zadeh and Zeinab
Zaman...
& <<Iran imposes travel ban on Taraneh Alidoosti...
& <<Security forces arrest Ebrahim Golanbar, brother of
Kurdish slain protester...
& <<Lyricist and director Moein Hosseinpour Robati
sentenced to imprisonment...
& <<Labor Activist in Iran Begins Second Year of Prison
Sentence Amid Serious Health Concerns...
and more actual and fact-finding news |
Dec. 20, 2024:
Iranian Women Rise Against the New
Hijab Law with the Slogan "Woman, Resistance, Freedom"
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When one hurts or kills a women
one hurts or kills hummanity and is an antrocitie.
Gino d'Artali
and: My mother (1931-1997) always said to me <Mi
figlio, non esistono notizie <vecchie> perche puoi imparare qualcosa da
qualsiasi notizia.> Translated: <My son, there is no such thing as so
called 'old' news because you can learn something from any news.>
Gianna d'Artali.
Iranwire - January 10, 2025
<<Prisoner Dies in Iran After Denied Medical Care
A female prisoner has died at Tehran's Qarchak Prison after being
repeatedly denied access to external medical care, according to human
rights sources.Farzaneh Bijanipour lost consciousness on Sunday evening
and was pronounced dead after being transferred to the prison's medical
facility.
The Bidarzani human rights website reports that prison medical staff
accused Bijanipour of feigning illness when she sought help the previous
evening, providing only painkillers despite her deteriorating condition.
In protest of her death, fellow inmates in Ward 6, where Bijanipour was
held, launched a hunger strike on Sunday. The protesters said that
prison authorities consistently denied Bijanipour's requests for
transfer to an external medical facility, even as her health worsened.
Human rights organizations have long criticized what they describe as
the systematic denial of adequate medical treatment to prisoners,
characterizing it as a human rights violation. Bijanipour, serving a
sentence for non-political crimes, first reported feeling unwell on
Saturday evening. After being dismissed by medical staff and given only
basic pain medication, her condition continued to worsen until her death
the following day.>>
Source:
https://iranwire.com/en/women/138047-prisoner-dies-in-iran-after-denied-medical-care/
NCRI - January 2, 2025 - in Women's News
<<Denied Medical Care: Political Prisoner Maryam Jalal Hosseini in
Fardis Prison
Critical Health Issues Neglected
Maryam Jalal Hosseini, a political prisoner held in Fardis Prison (aka
Kachouii) in Karaj, is suffering from severe gastrointestinal and dental
problems. Despite repeated requests for medical attention over the past
year, prison authorities have consistently denied her treatment. A
source close to her family revealed that prison doctors merely prescribe
syrup for her gastrointestinal issues, which is insufficient given her
condition. Her requests for dental care have also been repeatedly
ignored.
Arrest and Sentencing
Maryam Jalal Hosseini was first arrested on May 9, 2023, during
widespread teachers’ protests in Tehran. Initially detained at the
police security headquarters, she was transferred to Qarchak Prison in
Varamin. After her release on bail on June 12, 2024, she was rearrested
and sent to Fardis Prison in Karaj. On January 3, 2024, the Karaj
Revolutionary Court sentenced her to seven years in prison, two years of
exile in Ilam, and a two-year travel ban. She was convicted on charges
including <inciting violence to disrupt national security,> <propaganda
against the regime,> and <insulting the Supreme Leader.>
Exacerbated Health Decline
Since late June 2024, authorities have intensified pressure on Maryam
Jalal Hosseini by denying her medical care. Her family was told she
could only be transferred to a hospital if they provided a substantial
bail, which they could not afford. Her health continues to deteriorate
under these conditions, raising serious concerns about her well-being.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2025/01/02/maryam-jalal-hosseini-medical-care/
Narges Mohammadi, Varisha Moradi and Pakhshan Azizi
Medyanews - January 1, 2025
<<Women behind bars: Deteriorating health of Iran's political prisoners
Kurdish political prisoner Warisheh Moradi, under sentence of death in
Iran's notorious Evin Prison for <rebellion>, is being denied medical
treatment outside the facility in spite of her critical state of health.
Another political prisoner Sharifeh Mohammadi was finally transferred
for treatment on 31 December after a long period of illness. Recent
reports have exposed the appalling health conditions in Iranian women's
prisons, revealing a systemic denial of medical care to political
prisoners by the prison authorities. Kurdish political prisoner Warisheh
Moradi, sentenced to death for <rebellion", remains in critical health
in Iran's notorious Evin Prison without access to external medical
treatment, human rights activists have revealed. Moradi, a member of the
Free Women's Society of East Kurdistan (KJAR), has been suffering from
acute digestive problems exacerbated by the refusal of the prison
authorities to permit her transfer to a hospital. After nine months in
isolation, Moradi was granted a brief family visit, but local sources
told Medya News on Monday that her health continues to deteriorate due
to the lack of external medical care. Human rights advocates from the
initiative No to Execution, Yes to Free Life! have condemned the denial
of medical treatment, calling it a "deliberate tactic of oppression" and
a violation of international human rights standards. "Such actions
constitute a blatant violation of human rights and contradict Iran's
international obligations to uphold the rights of detainees," they said.
In a related case, Sharifeh Mohammadi, another political prisoner, was
transferred for external medical treatment on 31 December following
months of untreated illness. Mohammadi, whose death sentence was
recently overturned, had been suffering from a spreading toenail
infection at Lakan Prison in Rasht. Her delayed treatment highlights the
systemic neglect of prisoners' health.
Reports from Iranian prisons paint a grim picture of the deteriorating
conditions. In Lakan Prison, 160 women live without electricity,
functioning heating systems or proper sewage facilities. The lack of
heating during harsh winters has led to widespread seasonal illnesses,
including influenza. Medical care remains virtually absent, leaving
inmates to suffer without relief.
Similarly, Qarchak Varamin Prison, south of Tehran, houses over 100
women and 20 children in freezing temperatures without adequate heating
or hot water. Recent reports indicate that all the detainees in Qarchak
have fallen ill due to the lack of basic amenities. The systemic denial
of basic healthcare by prison authorities exemplifies what activists
describe as a "strategy of repression", pushing vulnerable detainees
towards physical and psychological collapse. The international community
continues to call on Iran to address these human rights violations and
fulfil its obligations under international law to protect the health and
dignity of detainees.>>
Source:
https://medyanews.net/women-behind-bars-deteriorating-health-of-irans-political-prisoners/
NCRI - December 25, 2024
<<The Dire Conditions of the Women's Ward of Sanandaj Prison: A Call for
International Action
Sanandaj Prison, located on Ershad Boulevard in the western Iranian city
of Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province, provides a grim example of the
appalling conditions faced by prisoners under the Iranian regime. This
report delves into the living conditions, systemic neglect, and abuse
endured by inmates, particularly women, in this notorious facility.
Layout and Facilities
The women's ward of Sanandaj Prison is reached after passing through
several courtyards. It consists of four sections, each designated for
different groups:
Moral offenses; Political prisoners; Drug-related charges and addiction
cases
Those accused of murder
These sections are essentially small rooms measuring 30-40 square
meters, offering limited and overcrowded accommodation. Opposite these
rooms, the ward office and visitation area are located, alongside four
unhygienic toilets shared by all inmates. A separate area contains two
additional rooms, one used as a quarantine space and the other reserved
for <special circumstances.> There are only three showers for the entire
women's ward, located in a confined space near the prayer room and ward
management offices.
Medical Neglect
On the upper floor, a clinic exists but fails to provide even basic
medical care to inmates. This neglect extends to other areas of the
prison; a carpet-weaving workshop and a handicrafts center ostensibly
serve as vocational training spaces but are often repurposed during
protests to house an influx of detainees. During the widespread protests
of late 2022, many women were crammed into these workshops without any
basic amenities, given only one blanket for every two or three
detainees.
Interrogation and Psychological Abuse
Women detained during protests frequently endured blindfolded transfers
to interrogation sessions conducted by intelligence officers and the
Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These interrogations were marked by
extended durations and psychological torment. Detainees were threatened
with electric chairs and subjected to degrading remarks targeting their
ethnic identities, particularly Kurdish and Baluchi women. In some
instances, interrogators attempted to force confessions by shouting, <We
have photos and videos of you!> before demanding signatures on documents
the detainees were not allowed to read. These documents often falsely
implicated the prisoners in crimes, such as the deaths of government
officials, to justify their detention.
Lack of Basic Hygiene in the women's ward of Sanandaj Prison
Sanandaj Prison fails to meet even the most basic hygiene standards. The
women's ward has a small shop open for just one hour daily, accessible
only to long-term inmates. Essential items, including personal hygiene
products, are scarce. Prisoners often resort to crochet work or other
handicrafts to earn minimal funds for purchasing necessities. Even basic
items like slippers are not readily available. Inmates must share a
single pair to access the toilets. Infestations, including a lice
outbreak in July 2024, have further worsened living conditions, with
prison officials citing budget constraints as an excuse for inaction.
A Reflection of Broader Issues
The dire state of the women's ward of Sanandaj Prison is emblematic of
the broader systemic neglect within the Iranian prison system, which
reflects the oppressive policies of the clerical regime. Those
imprisoned include political dissidents, freedom fighters, and victims
of the regime's corruption and exploitation of public resources.
The inhumane conditions in Sanandaj Prison are a stark reminder of the
urgent need for international intervention. The international community
must hold the Iranian regime accountable for its human rights
violations, ensuring better treatment of detainees and broader prison
reforms.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/12/25/sanandaj-prison-womens-ward/
Earlier reports
Fatemeh Ziaii
NCRI - December 27, 2024 in Women's News
<<Political Prisoner Fatemeh Ziaii Denied Medical Care Despite MS and
Severe Lung Infection
Fatemeh Ziaii, a political prisoner suffering from multiple sclerosis
(MS) and a lung infection resembling tuberculosis, remains deprived of
access to essential medical treatment. Despite her deteriorating
condition, she has been denied both release and medical furlough.
Fatemeh Ziaii's MS treatment has been postponed due to her advanced lung
infection, exacerbating her fragile health. She is largely unable to
walk and faces severe respiratory difficulties caused by the infection.
Physicians at Evin Prison have recommended that she receive treatment
outside the prison, but judicial authorities refuse to grant her
release. Recent tests have confirmed that Fatemeh Ziaii is battling a
severe lung infection akin to tuberculosis. Her condition makes it
impossible for her to endure the harsh prison environment. She urgently
requires specialized medical care and suitable facilities outside the
prison. Born in 1957, Fatemeh Ziaii is married and the mother of two
children. She was first imprisoned from 1981 to 1986 for supporting the
People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK). In January 2009, she
was arrested for visiting her children at the PMOI headquarters and
released a year later in December 2009 after serving her sentence. In
subsequent years, Ms. Ziaii faced repeated arrests and imprisonment in
2013, 2015, and 2019 on similar charges. Most recently, on September 10,
2022, she was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for <assembly
and collusion> and <connection with the PMOI.> She was transferred to
the women's ward of Evin Prison. Due to her critical health condition,
Ms. Ziaii was granted medical furlough in September 2023 to undergo
treatment for MS. However, she was abruptly re-arrested and returned to
prison before completing her treatment, leaving her health regimen
disrupted. Denying prisoners access to medical care is a recognized form
of torture and inhumane treatment, condemned in numerous human rights
documents as a violation of human dignity. Fatemeh Ziaii's continued
suffering highlights the ongoing disregard for basic human rights within
Iran’s judicial and prison systems.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/12/27/fatemeh-ziaii-ms-lung-infection/
NCRI - December 25, 2024
<<The Dire Conditions of the Women's Ward of Sanandaj Prison: A Call for
International Action
Sanandaj Prison, located on Ershad Boulevard in the western Iranian city
of Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province, provides a grim example of the
appalling conditions faced by prisoners under the Iranian regime. This
report delves into the living conditions, systemic neglect, and abuse
endured by inmates, particularly women, in this notorious facility.
Layout and Facilities
The women's ward of Sanandaj Prison is reached after passing through
several courtyards. It consists of four sections, each designated for
different groups:
Moral offenses; Political prisoners; Drug-related charges and addiction
cases
Those accused of murder
These sections are essentially small rooms measuring 30-40 square
meters, offering limited and overcrowded accommodation. Opposite these
rooms, the ward office and visitation area are located, alongside four
unhygienic toilets shared by all inmates. A separate area contains two
additional rooms, one used as a quarantine space and the other reserved
for <special circumstances.> There are only three showers for the entire
women's ward, located in a confined space near the prayer room and ward
management offices.
Medical Neglect
On the upper floor, a clinic exists but fails to provide even basic
medical care to inmates. This neglect extends to other areas of the
prison; a carpet-weaving workshop and a handicrafts center ostensibly
serve as vocational training spaces but are often repurposed during
protests to house an influx of detainees. During the widespread protests
of late 2022, many women were crammed into these workshops without any
basic amenities, given only one blanket for every two or three
detainees.
Interrogation and Psychological Abuse
Women detained during protests frequently endured blindfolded transfers
to interrogation sessions conducted by intelligence officers and the
Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These interrogations were marked by
extended durations and psychological torment. Detainees were threatened
with electric chairs and subjected to degrading remarks targeting their
ethnic identities, particularly Kurdish and Baluchi women. In some
instances, interrogators attempted to force confessions by shouting, <We
have photos and videos of you!> before demanding signatures on documents
the detainees were not allowed to read. These documents often falsely
implicated the prisoners in crimes, such as the deaths of government
officials, to justify their detention.
Lack of Basic Hygiene in the women's ward of Sanandaj Prison
Sanandaj Prison fails to meet even the most basic hygiene standards. The
women's ward has a small shop open for just one hour daily, accessible
only to long-term inmates. Essential items, including personal hygiene
products, are scarce. Prisoners often resort to crochet work or other
handicrafts to earn minimal funds for purchasing necessities. Even basic
items like slippers are not readily available. Inmates must share a
single pair to access the toilets. Infestations, including a lice
outbreak in July 2024, have further worsened living conditions, with
prison officials citing budget constraints as an excuse for inaction.
A Reflection of Broader Issues
The dire state of the women's ward of Sanandaj Prison is emblematic of
the broader systemic neglect within the Iranian prison system, which
reflects the oppressive policies of the clerical regime. Those
imprisoned include political dissidents, freedom fighters, and victims
of the regime's corruption and exploitation of public resources.
The inhumane conditions in Sanandaj Prison are a stark reminder of the
urgent need for international intervention. The international community
must hold the Iranian regime accountable for its human rights
violations, ensuring better treatment of detainees and broader prison
reforms.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/12/25/sanandaj-prison-womens-ward/
Hajar Saeedi
NCRI - December 24, 2024 - in Women's News
<<Labor Activist in Iran Begins Second Year of Prison Sentence Amid
Serious Health Concerns
Hajar Saeedi, a labor and women's rights activist from Sanandaj, a city
in western Iran, has entered the second year of her five-year prison
sentence. Her health is reportedly deteriorating as she suffers from
heart and lung diseases, raising serious concerns about her well-being.
Hajar Saeedi was transferred to Sanandaj Central Prison on November 18,
2023 to begin serving a five-year prison sentence. Initially, it was
reported that she was sentenced to one year in prison; however, further
investigations revealed that a previously suspended five-year sentence
had been enforced. In an earlier case, Saeedi was convicted by Branch 1
of the Sanandaj Revolutionary Court on charges of <assembly and
collusion through forming a communist cell> and <acting against national
security.> Her sentence of two years in prison was later reduced to one
year by Branch 4 of the Sanandaj Appeals Court.
Hajar Saeedi Begins Second Year of Prison Sentence Amid Serious Health
Concerns
Health Crisis and Prison Conditions
Saeedi completed the first year of her five-year sentence in November
2024 and is now serving the second year. Despite her severe health
issues, including heart and lung diseases, she has been denied medical
leave and adequate treatment. Over the past 13 months, she was granted
only 10 days of medical leave, a duration grossly insufficient given her
condition. Adding to her family's worries, Saeedi is being held in a
ward with inmates convicted of dangerous crimes, which poses additional
risks to her safety.
Arrest and Legal Proceedings
Hajar Saeedi's ordeal began on May 17, 2023, when she was arrested
alongside seven other labor and civil rights activists during a raid by
Iranian intelligence forces. The raid took place at the home of the late
Hooman Abdollahi, a protester killed during the November 2022 protests
in Sanandaj. Saeedi was released on bail amounting to 5 billion rials
(approximately $10,000) on June 18, 2023, pending trial. However, on
November 18, 2023, she was summoned to Branch 4 of the Enforcement
Office at the Sanandaj Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor's Office.
Following her appearance, she was detained and sent back to Sanandaj
Central Prison to serve her sentence. Hajar Saeedi's case highlights the
plight of political prisoners in Iran, particularly women activists who
are often subjected to harsh prison conditions and inadequate medical
care. Her ongoing detention and lack of access to proper treatment
underscore the broader human rights concerns within the Iranian regime's
judicial system.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/12/24/hajar-saeedi-serious-health-concerns/
Massoumeh Asgari
NCRI - December 22, 2024 - in Women's News
<<Imprisoned Teacher Massoumeh Asgari Denied Medical Care, Faces
Uncertain Future
Massoumeh Asgari, a teacher and political prisoner, has been subjected
to prolonged detention under the Iranian regime, facing a combination of
serious health issues and ongoing legal uncertainty. Despite her
deteriorating health, she is being denied medical treatment by the
authorities.
Ongoing Detention and Legal Uncertainty
Massoumeh Asgari, a teacher from Iran, was arrested in July 2024 by
intelligence agents on charges of <propaganda against the regime> and
alleged collaboration with opposition groups. Her case has been
transferred to Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court of Tehran. However,
as of now, no clear date has been set for her trial. Asgari’s case is
one of many where political dissenters face indefinite detention without
a timely legal resolution, highlighting the Iranian regime's crackdown
on critics. Asgari, who is the sole breadwinner for her family, has been
enduring a series of health issues. She suffers from chronic conditions
such as diabetes, kidney and liver problems, and neurological disorders.
These health concerns have been exacerbated by previous injuries,
including multiple fractures in her legs, for which she required
surgery. Despite the severity of her condition, she has been denied
access to necessary medical treatment while imprisoned in Tehran's
infamous Evin Prison, one of the most notorious facilities for political
detainees.
Previous Arrests and Harsh Treatment
This is not the first time Massoumeh Asgari has faced persecution by the
Iranian regime. In 2018, during protests by teachers across Iran, she
was arrested by security forces and briefly detained in Qarchak Prison
in Varamin, located southeast of Tehran. After spending a few days in
custody, she was released. However, in December 2018, Asgari was
arrested again, this time spending a month in solitary confinement in
Evin Prison's Section 209, which is known for housing political
prisoners and activists. On February 18, 2020, Massoumeh Asgari was
sentenced to five years in prison by Branch 26 of the Revolutionary
Court of Tehran. She was convicted of <assembly and collusion against
national security,> following her participation in peaceful protests and
activism within teacher’s rights groups. The Iranian regime often uses
these charges to silence critics and activists who challenge the
government's policies.
Denial of Medical Care and Transfer to Prison in Karaj
The denial of medical care to Massoumeh Asgari has been a significant
issue in her ongoing imprisonment. Despite her grave health conditions,
she has been subjected to neglect and mistreatment. On December 18,
2024, it was reported that Asgari, who has been languishing in Evin
Prison, continues to be denied access to essential medical treatment.
This is a stark example of how the Iranian regime uses its prison system
not only to punish political opponents but also to harm them further
physically and psychologically. In a particularly troubling development,
on December 21, 2021, Massoumeh Asgari was summoned by the prison
authorities to meet with the head of Evin Prison's prosecutor's office.
However, instead of being granted the meeting, she was unexpectedly
transferred to a prison facility in Karaj, a city located west of
Tehran, which is known for its harsh conditions and is often used to
isolate political prisoners from their families and the media. This move
is part of a broader strategy by the Iranian regime to further isolate
political prisoners and make it more difficult for human rights
organizations to monitor their treatment. The case of Massoumeh Asgari
is a powerful example of the Iranian regime's ongoing repression of
activists, teachers, and political dissidents. Her continued detention,
the denial of medical treatment, and the uncertain legal proceedings
against her underscore the broader pattern of human rights abuses under
the clerical regime. International attention and pressure are crucial to
ensure that such prisoners are not forgotten and that their rights are
protected.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/12/22/imprisoned-teacher-massoumeh-asgari/
Zeinab Jalalian
NCRI - December 16, 2024 - in Women's News
<<Zeinab Jalalian: Continued Denial of Medical Care and Family Visits
for Iranian Political Prisoner
Zeinab Jalalian, a Kurdish political prisoner serving a life sentence in
the central Iranian city of Yazd, continues to face severe medical
neglect despite her deteriorating health. Suffering from vision
impairment, kidney disease, and gastrointestinal issues, she remains
deprived of adequate medical care and has been barred from family visits
for over three months, a restriction reportedly ordered by the Iranian
regime's Ministry of Intelligence.
Chronic Medical Neglect and Lack of Treatment
According to sources close to Jalalian’s family, prison authorities have
refused to provide her with results from medical tests and imaging she
previously underwent, leaving her treatment incomplete. Despite severe
pain in her right side and skin conditions affecting her face, chest,
and shoulders, requests for transfer to an external hospital for
specialized care have been denied. Jalalian's health has significantly
worsened in recent months due to lack of treatment and prison
conditions. Prison officials have conditioned medical care on her
signing a <letter of repentance,> which Jalalian has consistently
refused, asserting that medical treatment is her basic human right.
Iranian intelligence officers reportedly threatened her in November
2023, stating that she would remain deprived of all basic rights,
including medical care, until she complies with their demands.
History of Arrest and Torture
Zeinab Jalalian was born in 1982 in Dim Qeshlaq, a village near Maku in
northwestern Iran’s West Azerbaijan Province. She was arrested on March
10, 2008, on the Kermanshah-Sanandaj highway and later convicted of
<enmity against God> (Moharebeh) for alleged affiliation with a Kurdish
opposition group. Her initial death sentence, handed down after a trial
lasting only minutes and held without legal representation, was later
commuted to life imprisonment in 2011. During her detention, Jalalian
endured severe physical and psychological torture, including beatings,
threats of sexual violence, and being struck on the head with an
iron-rod, which reportedly caused her to lose consciousness. These
abuses left her with permanent health issues, including vision problems
and respiratory difficulties.
The Plight of Zeinab Jalalian: A Kurdish Woman's Struggle for Freedom
and Justice
Sixteen Years of Imprisonment Without Furlough
Over her 16 years in prison, Jalalian has been transferred multiple
times between facilities, often without prior notice to her family or
legal counsel. She has been held in various prisons, including
Kermanshah, Evin, Khoy, and Qarchak, and was eventually moved to Yazd in
November 2020. During this time, she has not been granted a single day
of medical furlough, despite her worsening health. In one instance,
family members who had traveled from Maku to Yazd for a visit were
turned back mid-journey after being informed of her visitation ban. Such
measures highlight the systemic denial of her basic rights, including
family contact.
International Law and Human Rights Violations
Deliberate denial of medical care constitutes cruel, inhuman, and
degrading treatment under international human rights law. Experts argue
that such practices amount to torture and are in clear violation of
Iran's obligations under treaties like the International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which it is a signatory.
Zeinab Jalalian's case underscores the harsh realities faced by
political prisoners in Iran, particularly women and members of ethnic
minorities. Her continued imprisonment under life-threatening conditions
highlights systemic human rights abuses within the Iranian regime's
prison system. The international community must intensify its efforts to
hold Iranian authorities accountable for their treatment of political
prisoners and demand immediate medical care and fair treatment for
Zeinab Jalalian.>>
Source:
https://wncri.org/2024/12/16/zeinab-jalalian-medical-care/
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