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Saman Yasin Transferred to Evin Prison

Apr 28, 2026 April 28, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Saman Yasin, a 27-year-old political prisoner and rapper, has been urgently transferred from Rajai Shahr Prison to Evin Prison amid concerns for his health after receiving unknown medication. He has reported being beaten and injected against his will while in a psychiatric facility. This situation highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran, particularly against political dissidents.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Saman Yasin's case exemplifies the harsh treatment of dissenters in Iran.

👥 Key Players

Saman Yasin (سامان یاسین) ACTOR
Political prisoner and rapper
"Saman Yasin was moved to Ward 8 of Evin Prison."
Judge Salavati ACCUSED
Judge
"He held 'Judge Salavati and other officials' responsible for his health and life."
Hengaw QUOTED
Human rights organization
"According to reports, Saman Yasin was transferred from Rajai Shahr Prison to Evin Prison."
Aminabad Psychiatric Center AFFECTED
Psychiatric facility
"He stated that he had been injected at the Aminabad Psychiatric Center."
Razi Psychiatric Hospital AFFECTED
Psychiatric facility
"After his transfer to Razi Psychiatric Hospital (Aminabad) on Saturday, August 31."

⚡ Actions

Iranian authorities TRANSFER Saman Yasin
"Saman Yasin was moved to Ward 8 of Evin Prison."
Confidence: 90%
Saman Yasin REPORT Iranian officials
"He stated that he had been injected at the Aminabad Psychiatric Center and held 'Judge Salavati and other officials' responsible for his health and life."
Confidence: 90%
Iranian agents ABUSE Saman Yasin
"He was beaten by agents and injected with medication despite his resistance."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Saman Yasin, a political prisoner, was urgently transferred to Evin Prison amid health concerns.

  • Iranian authorities transfer Saman Yasin
  • Saman Yasin report Iranian officials
  • Iranian agents abuse Saman Yasin

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the treatment of political prisoners and human rights abuses.
🌍 Regional: Because it reflects the ongoing unrest and repression in Iran.
🌐 International: Because it raises concerns about human rights violations in Iran.

📚 Background

Saman Yasin's case exemplifies the harsh treatment of dissenters in Iran.

📝 Key Evidence

"I ask you to be my voice."
→ This highlights Saman Yasin's plea for support and recognition of his plight.
"I am innocent and have been in limbo for 10 months."
→ This indicates his ongoing detention without resolution.
📡 Source: OPPOSITION
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is considered an opposition media source with a focus on human rights.

According to reports, Saman Yasin, a political prisoner and rapper, was transferred from Rajai Shahr Prison to Evin Prison. On Wednesday, August 2, the human rights organization Hengaw reported that 27-year-old Saman Yasin was moved to Ward 8 of Evin Prison. According to an informed source, the transfer of Saman Yasin was carried out 'urgently' along with a group of experienced political prisoners. Recently, Saman Yasin had reported his 'unstable physical and mental condition' due to the 'injection of unknown medication' and his urgent need for transfer to medical facilities outside the prison. He stated that he had been injected at the Aminabad Psychiatric Center and held 'Judge Salavati and other officials' responsible for his health and life. In a letter, this imprisoned protester wrote that after his transfer to Razi Psychiatric Hospital (Aminabad) on Saturday, August 31, he was beaten by agents and injected with medication despite his resistance, using an 'electric shocker' and being restrained to the bed. According to this letter, published on Saturday, July 29, on the human rights website 'Hengaw,' Saman Yasin was unconscious for more than 24 hours after the injection and experienced visual disturbances and imbalance upon regaining consciousness. This protesting rapper was arrested by the security forces of the Islamic Republic in Tehran during the protests following the death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini last year and currently faces charges including 'moharebeh' (waging war against God). The transfer of Saman Yasin to a psychiatric hospital recalls the death of Behnam Mahjoubi. Saman Yasin's message from prison: 'I ask you to be my voice.' Saman Yasin's message from prison: 'Salavati does not even allow my appointed lawyer to read my case.' Saman Yasin recounts the beating in the psychiatric hospital: 'I was unconscious for 24 hours.' Saman Yasin's parents: 'We have no news of him; Judge Salavati does not accept the appointed lawyer.' Saman Yasin's message from prison: 'I am innocent and have been in limbo for 10 months.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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