Iran Focus: London, Aug. 17 The relatives of a political prisoner who recently died while on hunger strike in one of Irans notorious jails have blamed the countrys clerical rulers for their sons death. Iran Focus
London, Aug. 17 The relatives of a political prisoner who recently died while on hunger strike in one of Irans notorious jails have blamed the countrys clerical rulers for their sons death.
Student activist Akbar Mohammadi died in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison on July 30 on the ninth day of his hunger strike. A week after beginning the protest, he refused to take liquids.
In an open letter to international human rights organisations, Mohammadis parents blamed merciless and brutal prison officials as well as Irans Judiciary for the death of their son.
They also denounced Irans Majlis (Parliament) deputies for refusing to take action on the matter despite being aware of Mohammadis frail condition.
They accused prison officials of taping their sons mouth, tying his hands, and chaining him to a bed after the fifth day of his hunger strike.
Mohammadi was arrested and given 15 years in prison in the course of nationwide student-led protests against the government in July 1999.