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Transfer of Fatemeh Sepehri from Hospital to Prison; Bone Repair Facilities Not Available in Prison

Jun 13, 2026 June 13, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Fatemeh Sepehri, a political prisoner, has been transferred from the hospital to prison despite needing special medical care after surgery. Her brother highlights the lack of necessary medical facilities and nutrition in prison. This situation raises concerns about the treatment of political prisoners in Iran.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The transfer of Fatemeh Sepehri underscores the Iranian government's disregard for the health of political prisoners.

👥 Key Players

Fatemeh Sepehri (فاطمه سپهری) TARGET
Political activist
"Fatemeh Sepehri, a political activist and signatory of the '14th Statement.'"
Asghar Sepehri (اصغر سپهری) QUOTED
Brother of Fatemeh Sepehri
"Asghar Sepehri emphasized the necessity of recovering at home for 'bone repair of Fatemeh Sepehri's hand.'"
Iranian judiciary ACTOR
Judicial authority
"Judicial authorities have transferred this political prisoner from the hospital to Vakilabad Prison."

⚡ Actions

Iranian judiciary ARREST Fatemeh Sepehri
"Fatemeh Sepehri was arrested again on September 21, 2022."
Confidence: 90%
judicial authorities TRANSFER Fatemeh Sepehri
"Judicial authorities have transferred this political prisoner from the hospital to Vakilabad Prison."
Confidence: 90%
Iranian authorities DENY Fatemeh Sepehri
"Bone repair facilities not available in prison."
Confidence: 80%

📰 What Happened

Judicial authorities transferred Fatemeh Sepehri from hospital to prison despite her medical needs.

  • Iranian judiciary arrest Fatemeh Sepehri
  • judicial authorities transfer Fatemeh Sepehri
  • Iranian authorities deny Fatemeh Sepehri

💡 Why It Matters

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

📚 Background

The transfer of Fatemeh Sepehri underscores the Iranian government's disregard for the health of political prisoners.

📝 Key Evidence

"Fatemeh Sepehri must consume 'milk, yogurt, butter, vegetables, fresh fruit, plant proteins, and foods rich in vitamins A and C.'"
→ This proves her medical needs are not being met in prison.
📡 Source: OPPOSITION
📊 Confidence: 80%
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Fatemeh Sepehri's brother states that judicial authorities have transferred this political prisoner from the hospital to Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad despite her need for special care following surgery. On Wednesday, May 10, Asghar Sepehri emphasized the necessity of recovering at home for 'bone repair of Fatemeh Sepehri's hand' in a tweet, stating that she is taking antibiotics and painkillers to prevent infection and control severe pain after 'surgery on her left hand' and that she requires 'specific foods and vitamins' that 'are not available in prison.' According to the doctor's orders, Ms. Sepehri must consume 'milk, yogurt, butter, vegetables, fresh fruit, plant proteins, and foods rich in vitamins A and C' for 'wound healing and fracture repair.' Fatemeh Sepehri, a political activist and signatory of the '14th Statement,' was arrested again on September 21, 2022. The judiciary has sentenced her to 18 years in prison. In addition to her third surgery on her left hand, she suffers from 'high blood pressure and diabetes' and, according to the doctor, must be 'away from psychological pressure and stress' during her treatment. One day before her arrest, this political activist told Voice of America: 'The people do not want the Islamic Republic, and this time they will finish the job.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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