Member of Parliament: Representatives from Tehran Province to Visit Evin Prison on Saturday

In response to the recent nationwide protests in Iran and the continued detention of several protesters, Mostafa Kavakebian, a member of parliament and head of the Security Committee of the Tehran Representatives Assembly, announced on Wednesday, January 10, that a visit to Evin Prison is planned. Less than two weeks ago, nationwide protests erupted in Iran, starting in the city of Mashhad with slogans criticizing the economic situation of the people, quickly expanding to political issues and the core of the Islamic Republic system. Demonstrations took place in over 50 cities, resulting in more than 20 deaths and over 3,700 arrests. In recent days, news and reports, including from the Tehran Prosecutor's Office, have emerged regarding the release of several detainees, but an unknown number remain in custody, with family members of some of these individuals protesting outside Evin Prison in recent days. Meanwhile, reports of at least two 'suicides' in Evin and Arak prisons following these protests and detentions have raised concerns. Additionally, ILNA news agency reported regarding the death of a protester in Dezful, quoting Ali Elhami, the police chief of the city, stating that an individual named Mohsen Adeli had not been arrested in recent days. This police official confirmed Adeli's death without providing details, adding that his death was not related to the recent street protests. Previously, the Human Rights Campaign in Iran reported that Mohsen Adeli had committed suicide in Dezful prison. In response to these reports, on Wednesday, Mohammad Reza Aref, head of the Hope faction in parliament, announced that representatives from Tehran Province had requested to visit Evin Prison. Hours later, Kavakebian, as head of the Security and Judicial Committee of the Tehran Representatives Assembly, announced that this assembly, consisting of 35 representatives, is scheduled to visit Evin Prison next Saturday, January 14. This member of parliament, who is also a member of the National Security Commission, promised to report to the public 'at the earliest opportunity' following this visit. Aref had previously stated that 'if this committee is able to visit Evin Prison, naturally issues such as the deaths of some detainees will also be pursued.' This is one of the issues that has received significant attention, especially on social media, and Amnesty International also issued a statement on Tuesday calling for an immediate investigation into the deaths of protesters in prison. In this context, the Ministry of Intelligence announced new arrests related to the street protests. The head of the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff stated that the deaths of recent protests are mainly suspicious. Amnesty International called for an immediate investigation into cases of 'suicide' in Iranian prisons. Families of prisoners protested outside Evin Prison against widespread arrests. A group of Dervishes continued their sit-in in front of Evin Prison. In recent protests in Iran, '3,700 people' have been arrested. There is a possibility of an increase in the number of protesters who have 'committed suicide' in prison. Independent labor organizations in Iran criticized the treatment of protesters.