Asghar Sepehri reported the 'extension of temporary detention' of his brother, Mohammad Hossein Sepehri, for the 'sixth time' and the opposition of the prosecutor in Mashhad to his sister, Fatemeh Sepehri's, leave despite her illness and 'severe pain' in her hands. This family member of political prisoners wrote on the social media platform X on Thursday, March 15, that the investigator of Branch 903, Ali Soleimani-Marshak, 'despite the completion of interrogations' has extended Mohammad Hossein Sepehri's temporary detention for the sixth time. According to Asghar Sepehri, while his brother suffers from 'high blood pressure and arthritis in the back and neck,' he is still being held in prison. Mohammad Hossein Sepehri was arrested on September 28 during the follow-up of his sister Fatemeh Sepehri's heart surgery at Qaem Hospital in Mashhad. This political prisoner, who has spent nearly 170 days in temporary detention at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, faces charges of 'collusion and conspiracy against national security' and 'propaganda activities against the regime.' Asghar Sepehri also reported the opposition of the prosecutor of Mashhad, Mohammad Hossein Doroudi, to his sister Fatemeh Sepehri's request for leave during Ramadan, stating: 'My sister is extremely upset due to severe pain in both of her hands.' Meanwhile, according to Asghar Sepehri, his sister 'was transferred from the hospital to prison on October 7 after open-heart surgery and her medical leave was not approved.' Khosrow Alikordi, Fatemeh Sepehri's lawyer, who is currently in prison, had previously warned in a letter to the head of the judiciary about the danger to his client's life in prison and requested her 'medical release.' Mohammad Hossein Sepehri and Fatemeh Sepehri, imprisoned political activists, are among the signatories of a petition calling for the resignation of Ali Khamenei. HRANA: Mohammad Hossein Sepehri remains in detention without resolution. The appeals court confirmed the prison sentence and other restrictions on Fatemeh Sepehri's lawyer. The latest status of Fatemeh and Mohammad Hossein Sepehri; the intelligence department of Mashhad is obstructing these two political prisoners. Fatemeh Sepehri's lawyer: My client has developed 'multiple illnesses.'
Extension of 'Temporary Detention' for Mohammad Hossein Sepehri and 'Opposition to Leave' for Fatemeh Sepehri
Asghar Sepehri announced the sixth extension of his brother Mohammad Hossein Sepehri's temporary detention and the prosecutor's refusal to grant leave to his sister Fatemeh Sepehri despite her severe health issues. Both siblings are political prisoners involved in activism against the Iranian regime, raising concerns about their treatment and health in custody.
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📰 What Happened
Iran extends detention of political prisoner Mohammad Hossein Sepehri and denies leave for his sister Fatemeh Sepehri.
- Iranian authorities arrest Mohammad Hossein Sepehri
- Mashhad prosecutor extend Mohammad Hossein Sepehri
- Mashhad prosecutor deny Fatemeh Sepehri
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The extension of detention and denial of medical leave underscores the Iranian regime's disregard for human rights.
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