The lawyer for the family of Javad Rouhi, one of the detainees from the nationwide protests of 2021 who died in Nowshahr prison, states that the Sari Criminal Court has issued an indictment against the nurse and the prison guard following a complaint from Rouhi's 'blood relatives.' Majid Kaveh, the lawyer, wrote on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday evening, June 9, that in this indictment, the prison nurse is charged with 'semi-intentional murder' and the prison guard with 'failing to convey the grievances of the detainees to the competent authorities.' Kaveh further noted that Rouhi's parents, during the reading of the indictment, announced to the court their 'absolute forgiveness' towards the prison guard. The lawyer concluded by stating: 'Considering the issued indictment, we are awaiting a decision from the court regarding the charges against the Nowshahr prison nurse in accordance with Article 616 of the Islamic Penal Code regarding semi-intentional murder.' Javad Rouhi, a detainee from the nationwide protests of 2021, whose three death sentences were overturned by the Supreme Court, died in Nowshahr prison early on Thursday, September 1, last year. Human Rights Watch, a day after his death, issued a statement referencing the long history of abuse and mistreatment by officials in Iranian prisons, stating that this history makes Rouhi's death in custody 'suspicious.' Amnesty International also highlighted the severe torture Rouhi endured during his detention, calling for all officials and individuals suspected of involvement in crimes against Rouhi to be 'criminally investigated' and 'held accountable' through a fair trial. So far, several political prisoners and detainees, including poet Bakhtash Abtin, as well as a number of ordinary crime prisoners in Iranian detention centers and prisons, have lost their lives due to reasons such as 'lack of medical care,' 'preventing transfer to hospitals,' and 'denial of medical leave.' Human Rights Watch has called for 'international investigations' into the death of Javad Rouhi.
Indictment Issued Against Nurse and Prison Guard in Connection with the Death of Javad Rouhi
An indictment has been issued against a nurse and a prison guard in connection with the death of Javad Rouhi, a detainee from the 2021 protests. Rouhi's family has expressed forgiveness towards the prison guard, while human rights organizations have called for accountability and investigations into the circumstances of his death. This case highlights ongoing concerns about human rights abuses in Iranian prisons.
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Indictment issued against nurse and prison guard for Javad Rouhi's death in Nowshahr prison.
- Sari Criminal Court indict prison nurse, prison guard
- Sari Criminal Court charge prison nurse, prison guard
- Amnesty International call for investigation officials involved in Rouhi's death
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The indictment of prison officials signifies potential legal accountability for human rights abuses.
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