Christian citizen "Laleh Saati" denied access to medical services
Laleh Saati, a Christian citizen imprisoned in Evin Prison, was denied access to medical services.
Laleh Saati, a Christian citizen, was arrested in February 1402 by security agents who raided her father's home in Tehran and subjected to lengthy interrogation in Ward 209 of the Ministry of Intelligence, before being transferred to the women's ward of Evin Prison.
In March of the same year, he was sentenced to two years in prison and a two-year curfew by Iman Afshari, head of Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, on charges of “acting against national security through association with Christian Zionist organizations.” The charges against him were based on the existence of the baptism video and his religious activities in Malaysia and participation in house churches after returning to Iran.
In addition to being denied the right to choose a lawyer during the proceedings of his case and appearing in court with a hired lawyer, he is also denied health services in prison. Reports published in recent months about his condition in prison have increased concerns among his family and human rights activists about his health and lack of access to medical services.
Reports have also been published on social media today by informed sources familiar with Laleh Saati, indicating that she is being denied access to specialized medical services and medical leave. Laleh Saati fell in the prison yard, resulting in two crooked little fingers on her left hand, but because she is denied access to medical services, she is now in a worrying physical condition.
The Human Rights in Iran website also published this news and announced: "The requests of Laleh Saati's mother to send her to the hospital have been met with opposition from the security officer in the case, and the prevention of her treatment continues."
Laleh Saati is not the only Christian citizen currently in prison, deprived of the right to a lawyer and medical attention. There are many other Christian citizens and other minorities who are in a similar situation to Laleh, and in some cases worse. After their release, these individuals are also deprived of social rights and in many cases face deportation and fines. In addition, in some cases, their property is even confiscated by the government.
