On the twenty-third day of Hossein Ronaghi Maleki's hunger strike in Evin Prison, the family of Mehdi Karroubi expressed concern for his physical condition and requested him to end his hunger strike. According to Saham News, Hossein Ronaghi Maleki has been on a hunger strike since April 7 in protest against the lack of attention to his medical case, which states that he is 'unable to endure punishment.' Hossein Ronaghi Maleki was arrested in 2009 and sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Revolutionary Court on charges of membership in the Iran Proxy Network, insulting the leadership, and insulting the president. He was released from prison last September due to deteriorating health but was summoned and arrested again on February 28, 2015. Radio Farda interviewed Ahmad Ronaghi Maleki, Hossein's father in Tehran, asking if his son was aware of the concerns and requests to end his hunger strike.
Family of Mehdi Karroubi Requests Hossein Ronaghi to End Hunger Strike
Hossein Ronaghi Maleki has been on a hunger strike for 23 days in Evin Prison, protesting the neglect of his medical case. His family, particularly Mehdi Karroubi's family, is worried about his health and has urged him to end the strike. This situation highlights ongoing human rights issues in Iran.
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Family of Mehdi Karroubi requests Hossein Ronaghi to end hunger strike in Evin Prison.
- Hossein Ronaghi Maleki protest Iranian authorities
- Family of Mehdi Karroubi request Hossein Ronaghi Maleki
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The situation underscores the risks faced by political activists in Iran.
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