The news agency 'HRANA' reported that Sakineh Parvaneh, a political prisoner in Evin Prison, began a hunger strike on Friday, May 3, to express solidarity with families who lost their children during the nationwide protests of 2022. According to HRANA, this hunger strike coincided with the birthday of Ali Mozaffari, a 17-year-old who was killed during the protests against the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the Guidance Patrol. In a letter, this political prisoner wrote: 'If Ali Mozaffari had not been killed during the protests of 2022, he would now be celebrating his 19th birthday with his family and friends.' Ms. Parvaneh emphasized in her letter, 'I want to be the voice of your suffering. The voice of the tragic death of Ali and other teenagers whose only wish was to live better.' Reports indicate that Sakineh Parvaneh was arrested in April 2023 after visiting Ali Mozaffari's grave in the city of Quchan and was transferred to the Intelligence Department's detention center in that city. After 12 days in custody at this security agency, she was moved to Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. Ms. Parvaneh was subsequently sentenced to 6 years in prison for 'gathering and colluding against national security' and 1 year and 6 months for 'propaganda against the Islamic Republic.' Amnesty International has called for an 'immediate halt' to the execution of Reza Rasayi. The continuation of the hunger strike and medication of Narges Mansouri in Evin; Narges Mohammadi expressed concern.
Sakineh Parvaneh's Hunger Strike in Evin Prison
Sakineh Parvaneh, a political prisoner in Evin Prison, has initiated a hunger strike to honor the memory of Ali Mozaffari, a teenager killed during protests in 2022. This act of solidarity highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran and draws attention to the plight of political prisoners. The situation underscores the tensions surrounding dissent in Iran.
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Sakineh Parvaneh began a hunger strike in Evin Prison to honor victims of 2022 protests.
- Sakineh Parvaneh protest families of victims
- Iranian authorities arrest Sakineh Parvaneh
- Iranian authorities sentence Sakineh Parvaneh
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Sakineh Parvaneh's hunger strike underscores the plight of victims of state violence.
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