Esmail Abdi ended his hunger strike on June 6, 2017 after a “positive” meeting in Evin Prison, according to a statement posted by the Iranian Teachers’ Trade Association (ITTA) ...
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Evin Prison – Involved In
Returning Political Prisoner to Prison From the Hospital Without Treatment
Just a few hours after a political prisoner from Evin prison was transferred to the hospital, he was returned to the prison without completing treatment.
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Amnesty International: Iran Political Prisoner Threatened With Extended Jail Sentence
Amnesty International on Monday published an updated Urgent Action notice about an Iranian political prisoner who is being threatened with an extended prison sentence for demanding justice over the ...
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Prisoner of Conscience on Hunger Strike in Iran Prison
An Iranian Sunni prisoner in Rajai Shahr Prison of Karaj, west of Tehran, has been on hunger strike for more than 14 days due to the authorities’ refusal to ...
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Imprisoned Children’s Rights Activist Atena Daemi Serving Seven Year Sentence Denied Medical Care
The chief physician of Evin Prison has refused to hospitalize imprisoned children’s rights activist Atena Daemi—currently serving a seven-year prison sentence for her peaceful activism—to receive urgent medical treatment ...
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Kurdish Activist Facing More Prison Time After Serving 10-years in Evin Prison
Prominent Kurdish rights activist Mohammad Sadiq Kaboudvand was freed from Evin Prison in Tehran on May 12, 2017 after serving 10 years for his peaceful activism. However, the founder ...
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