In the seventy-fifth week of the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign, political prisoners in 47 prisons across Iran once again raised their voices against the escalating executions and systematic repression by going on hunger strike. In a statement, they warned about the wave of recent executions and arrests, referred to the execution of three Kurdish kolbars (border couriers), the denial of fair trials to detainees, and the transfer of prisoners from Evin Prison to Qarchak and Greater Tehran Prison. The full text of the statement follows:
The corrupt and repressive regime continues its arbitrary executions and systematic suppression in response to public uprisings and protests. Between June 22 and June 26 alone, at least 17 prisoners — including one woman — were executed. Since March 21, 2025 (the beginning of the Iranian new year), at least 424 people have been hanged. Last week alone, 18 prisoners were executed — a horrifying figure unprecedented in recent years.
The recent legislation passed by the Iranian regime’s Majlis (parliament) to intensify repression and increase executions — particularly targeting dissidents and political prisoners — alongside the growing pace of executions, points to an explosive society and a repressive, illegitimate regime that sacrifices its citizens’ “right to life” to preserve its own survival.
Last Wednesday, the Iranian regime executed three Kurdish kolbars — Azad Shojaei, Edris Ali, and Rasoul Ahmad Mohammad — on espionage charges in a non-transparent and unjust process.
In recent weeks, a widespread wave of arrests has taken place in various cities across Iran under false political and security pretenses, raising serious concerns about the fate of the detainees. There are fears that many of them may face heavy charges and be denied their right to a fair trial.
Under these circumstances, the lives of political prisoners sentenced to death are in greater danger than ever. We, the members of this campaign, along with the people of Iran, demand the abolition of the death penalty and the release of all political and ideological prisoners.
The “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign calls on the international community, human rights organizations, and all awakened consciences to be the voice of prisoners sentenced to death. Let it not be forgotten that the tyrannical regime not only failed to protect prisoners during times of war and bombing, but now, after the crisis has passed, seeks revenge on the people and the prisoners. We also urge the families of the detainees—especially those whose loved ones have recently been arrested—not to remain silent. Publish their names and demand their unconditional release.
It is worth noting that, with the closure of Evin Prison and the transfer of its inmates to Greater Tehran and Qarchak prisons, Qarchak will now be listed as the substitute for Evin among the hunger-striking prisons in this campaign.
On Tuesday, July 1, political prisoners of the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign will continue their hunger strike across 47 prisons in the seventy-fifth week.
