Fatemeh Sepahri, who was transferred to the hospital due to the reopening of her surgically treated hand wound, was returned to prison after being bandaged. Asghar Sepahri, the brother of this imprisoned political activist, spoke to the Persian section of VOA on Tuesday, stating that on Monday, due to the reopening of the wound on Fatemeh's left hand in prison, officials took her to the hospital 'with severe pain' to 're-bandage the wound and returned her to prison.' He added that after returning to prison, in a call she made, she said she was feeling well, but the prison environment is not suitable for treatment. Asghar Sepahri also tweeted, referring to 'two previous surgeries' of this political prisoner, that 'Dr. Moradi,' Fatemeh's treating physician, had 'sutured the skin of her wrist to her palm' and performed 'a third surgery,' attempting to 'give my sister some time for wound healing by keeping her in the hospital for 10 days.' According to him, during Fatemeh Sepahri's hospitalization, 'three male officers and one female officer were in the room,' and due to the 'insistence' of prison officials, this political activist was returned to prison, and 'due to prison conditions, the graft wound reopened.' According to this report, Fatemeh Sepahri, one of the signatories of the 14th statement calling for Ali Khamenei's resignation and a transition from the Islamic Republic, was taken to the hospital 'only for examination and cleaning of the wound' and in addition, suffers from 'digestive issues' and needs to be 'under the supervision' of specialists. Asghar Sepahri emphasized: 'We are very concerned about my sister's health status.' He also reminded that his brother, Mohammad Hossein Sepahri, a prisoner teacher, has been in prison for over 45 months 'without even a day of leave.' Fatemeh Sepahri is a political activist opposing the Islamic Republic in Iran, who a day before her last arrest on September 20, 2022, told VOA: 'The people do not want the Islamic Republic, and this time they will finish the job.'
Fatemeh Sepahri's Brother to VOA: She Was Returned to Prison Without Completing Treatment
Fatemeh Sepahri, a political prisoner, was returned to prison after a hospital visit for a reopened hand wound. Her brother expressed concerns about her health and the inadequacy of prison conditions for her treatment. This situation highlights the ongoing issues of health care and human rights for political prisoners in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Fatemeh Sepahri returned to prison after surgery, raising health concerns from her brother.
- Iranian authorities arrest Fatemeh Sepahri
- Iranian authorities hospitalize Fatemeh Sepahri
- Asghar Sepahri tweet Fatemeh Sepahri
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The health and treatment of political prisoners like Fatemeh Sepahri are critical indicators of Iran's human rights situation.
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