According to the Saham News website, close to Mehdi Karroubi, one of the leaders of the protesters against the 2009 election results, Eisa Saharkhiz, a critical journalist of the Iranian government who has been detained for over two months by the IRGC's intelligence, is in poor health and is deprived of medical services. Mehdi Saharkhiz, the son of this political prisoner in the United States, told Radio Farda that despite his father's poor health condition, he has been denied access to a doctor and other rights that a prisoner should have according to domestic laws in Iran. Eisa Saharkhiz, the imprisoned journalist, has gone on hunger strike again. Protests by dozens of journalists against the detention of journalists on 'baseless' charges have been noted. Iran was labeled as the 'third largest prison' for journalists in the world in 2015.
Concerns Over Eisa Saharkhiz's Health in Prison
Eisa Saharkhiz, a detained journalist critical of the Iranian government, is reportedly in poor health and has been denied medical care while imprisoned. His son, Mehdi Saharkhiz, has raised concerns about his father's treatment and rights as a prisoner. This situation highlights ongoing issues regarding the treatment of political prisoners in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Eisa Saharkhiz's health deteriorates in IRGC custody, prompting protests from journalists.
- journalists protest Iranian government
- IRGC's intelligence arrest Eisa Saharkhiz
- Iranian authorities deny Eisa Saharkhiz
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The health of Eisa Saharkhiz in custody underscores the Iranian regime's harsh treatment of journalists.
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