Reports from Iran indicate that several political and ideological prisoners are still on hunger strike after weeks and months, including Ali Shariati and Saeed Shirzad, whose families have expressed concern about their health status. Shayeesteh Shahidi, the mother of Ali Shariati, suffered a heart attack on Wednesday night, and her relatives say her physical condition is poor. Arash Sadeghi, who was on a hunger strike for 71 days in protest against the detention of his wife, Golrokh Ebrahimi Iraee, is also in poor health. Despite having secured bail, the Tehran prosecutor has made his release conditional on his wife's return to prison. Arash Sadeghi ended his hunger strike last week following the temporary release of his wife, but due to respiratory and gastrointestinal issues, he has been transferred multiple times to the medical facility of Evin Prison in recent days.
Arash Sadeghi's Medical Leave Conditional on His Wife's Return to Prison
Arash Sadeghi's release from prison is contingent upon his wife returning to prison, despite his poor health after a lengthy hunger strike. The situation highlights ongoing concerns for the health of political prisoners in Iran and the pressures their families face.
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📰 What Happened
Arash Sadeghi's medical leave from prison is contingent upon his wife returning to prison, despite his deteriorating health following a prolonged hunger strike. This situation reflects ongoing concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Iran.
- Arash Sadeghi was on a hunger strike for 71 days.
- His release is conditioned on his wife's return to prison.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a history of detaining political activists and dissidents, often leading to international condemnation. Hunger strikes are a common form of protest among these prisoners.
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