Concerns Intensify Over Deteriorating Health of Two Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike
With the continued violation of prisoners’ rights in Iran, concerns have increased regarding the health conditions of Zardasht Ahmadi Ragheb and Vahid Bagheri, two political prisoners who are on hunger strike.
According to reports received by the Farsi Service of Voice of America from Rajaei Shahr Prison, Zardasht Ahmadi Ragheb, a civil activist held in Rajaei Shahr Prison, has entered a dry hunger strike since Saturday, May 27th, after 30 days of partial hunger strike.
Mr. Ahmadi Ragheb, stating that “my life is the smallest gift to humanity and the people of my homeland,” has announced that he will undertake an absolute hunger strike.
According to the report, security authorities have prevented the issuance of a telephone card for this political prisoner, and due to audio messages he previously sent outside through the prison telephone, the judiciary has opened a new case against him.
Also, Iran Human Rights Campaign announced on Sunday, May 28th that “20 nights have passed since Vahid Bagheri’s hunger strike,” calling on its audience to be the voice of his protest in reaching freedom.
