Following Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi's warning about the prison authorities' goal to 'eliminate political prisoners,' a human rights group reported that this political prisoner was 'beaten' in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, stating that his life is in danger. According to a report by the Legal Advisors Group of Dadban on Tuesday, September 10, 'on Saturday, during the daily headcount, three prisoners attacked Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi without reason in a pre-planned move and beat him in front of the prison guards and officials.' The report indicates that the attack on Mr. Vahidian was carried out by 'malicious prisoners' while 'this incident has occurred before' and 'this political prisoner has repeatedly warned about the main goal of the prison guards and officials to eliminate political prisoners.' Mr. Vahidian Shahroudi is facing multiple health issues in prison, suffering from 'respiratory problems and an unknown postural disease.' Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi, a political prisoner in Mashhad, is one of the signatories of the '14th Statement' calling for the resignation of Ali Khamenei and a transition from the Islamic Republic. This political activist, who opposes the Islamic Republic and has a history of arrests, was last detained on September 1, 2021, in the city of Rezvanshahr, Gilan Province, and has been repeatedly banned from contact and visitation over the past few years. Additionally, Amnesty International expressed concern about Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi's condition in March 2023, calling for his 'immediate and unconditional' release and for him to receive necessary specialized medical care outside of prison. His wife, Shahla Jahangir, had previously reported on his multiple ailments, including gum infection, palpitations, and chest pain, criticizing the lack of medical attention he has received. This political activist, critical of the government, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison on charges including 'forming a group with the intent to act against national security' and 'collaborating with opposition groups.'
Planned Attack by 'Malicious Prisoners' on Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi in Front of Vakilabad Prison Officials in Mashhad
Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi, a political prisoner in Iran, was attacked by other inmates in a pre-planned assault while prison officials looked on. This incident follows his warnings about the prison authorities' intentions to eliminate political prisoners and raises concerns about his safety and health. The situation highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iranian prisons.
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Malicious prisoners attacked political prisoner Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi in Mashhad prison.
- malicious prisoners attack Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi
- Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi warn prison authorities
- Amnesty International express concern Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi
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The attack on Abbas Vahidian Shahroudi underscores the dangerous conditions for political prisoners in Iran.
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