Political prisoners in Iran, during the 73rd week of the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign, stated:
“War and execution are two sides of the same coin of state-led killing and repression. We warned that prisoners’ lives are at risk and the pace of executions might increase.” Despite the regime cutting off internet access, unfortunately, according to published reports, their prediction proved accurate.
Israel, in its wave of attacks and bombings, did not even spare Evin Prison. As of now, there is no precise information on casualties or damage. However, reports indicate that all general wards, including the women’s ward, wards 4, 7, and 8, have sustained serious damage. Prisoners in the general wards are under siege by prison guards, without access to water or food, and are in a dire and terrifying situation. They are under immediate pressure from the prison warden and suppressive agents to be transferred to the Greater Tehran Prison.
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Additionally, political prisoners have been transferred by security forces from Ward 209, which is operated by the Ministry of Intelligence, and Ward 2-A, which is controlled by the IRGC Intelligence Organization, to unknown locations. Unfortunately, several prisoners from the women’s ward as well as wards 7, 8, and 4 have been injured.
In recent days, despite the ongoing crisis and war, the execution machinery continues its relentless pace. Between May 21 and June 21, at least 140 individuals were executed, including five women. Over the past week alone, death sentences were issued for at least two political prisoners, Mohammad Darvish Narouyi and Yasin Kabdani, on the baseless charges of “enmity against God” and “rebellion,” without fair trials. Additionally, the death sentences of two prisoners accused of espionage, Majid Mosayyebi and Mohammad-Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh, were carried out. Dozens of others have been arrested in various cities with no information available about them, raising fears they may be tried and executed under wartime conditions without due process.
The regime bears the responsibility of protecting prisoners. However, instead of safeguarding them, we are witnessing an escalation in repressive measures by the clerical regime against inmates. We demand an immediate ceasefire and the release of all prisoners, including political and ideological prisoners.
The “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign urges all opponents of war and execution not to allow more individuals to fall victim and be executed under the cover of war. We call on all international and human rights organizations to put pressure on all parties to stop the war.
We express our deep concern regarding the condition of inmates, particularly those held in Evin Prison and prisoners sentenced to death, whose situation and whereabouts remain unknown.
We strongly condemn the forced and sudden transfer of defenseless prisoners under heavy security and suppressive measures.
Given the wartime situation, prisoners’ lives are in grave danger. We appeal to the honorable and noble people to demand the release of prisoners by any means possible, especially by gathering in front of prisons to show solidarity and not leave prisoners alone during these critical times.
Political prisoners participating in the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign will go on hunger strike on Tuesday, June 24, in 47 prisons across Iran as part of the 74th week of protest.
