In the 85th week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign, political prisoners in 52 prisons across Iran are on hunger strike to protest the widespread and unjust issuance of execution sentences. In a statement issued by the political prisoners on this occasion, referring to the execution of political prisoner Mehran Bahramian and the protests of the people of Semirom, it read:
“We invite all honorable and freedom-loving people, following the example of the justice-seeking families and the noble people of Semirom, to raise the flag of ‘No to Execution’ in every city and every street.”
This 85th week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign was marked by the participation of Sabzevar Prison, bringing the campaign to 52 prisons. With the expansion of this campaign, we are witnessing widespread resistance from prisoners and society against the policy of repression and executions.
Expansion of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign with the addition of Sabzevar Prison to 52 prisons in the 85th week
The cruel and inhuman execution of political prisoner Mehran Bahramian in the city of Semirom not only deprived one person of the right to life, but also ignited flames of anger and protest in the hearts of his family and the noble people of the city. The dignified strike by shopkeepers and justice-seeking people of Semirom is proof that our people will not remain silent in the face of these crimes and will continue their struggle until they achieve their rights.
In another criminal act by the ruling religious dictator, in silence and without media coverage, two Sunni prisoners of conscience, Eskandar Bazmandegan and Mohammad Kashfi, were hanged in Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz.
Shocking statistics show that since August 23, 92 prisoners, including four women, have been executed. In just the past week alone, the execution-driven regime took the lives of 46 individuals. According to available figures, since March 21, a total of 756 people have been executed, with 100 of those executions carried out in Ghezel Hesar Prison—meaning more than 13% of executions occurred there.
According to reports, a group of prisoners in Sabzevar Prison have announced that, in protest against the regime’s wave of executions, they are joining the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign and will go on hunger strike every Tuesday.
The members of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign wholeheartedly declare:
Execution is a tool for the blatant violation of human rights and the suppression of freedoms and they demand the immediate and complete halt of executions across the country.
The voice of this campaign is the voice of solidarity and support for all the victims of inhumane policies in Iran, and until justice, freedom, respect for human rights, and human dignity are achieved, this voice will continue to resonate and multiply inside prisons. We invite all honorable and freedom-loving people, following the example of the justice-seeking families and the noble people of Semirom, to raise the flag of “No to Execution” in every city and every street.
Life is a fundamental right of every human being, and no government has the right to take it away. In honor of the blood that has been shed and the families drowned in grief, it must be shouted: No to executions, no to dictatorship and repression, yes to justice and the sovereignty of the people.
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in the 85th week, the members of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign will be on hunger strike in 52 prisons.
