Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail sew lips shut in hunger strike as executions soar
Summary
Prisoners at Ghezel Hesar prison in Iran have sewn their lips shut and started a mass hunger strike to protest a rise in executions, mostly for drug offenses and protest-related charges. At least 1,500 death row inmates joined this protest, which began after some prisoners were moved to solitary confinement before possible execution.Key Facts
- The hunger strike started two weeks ago at Ghezel Hesar, Iran’s largest prison near Tehran.
- About 1,500 death row prisoners are involved in the protest by refusing food and sewing their lips shut.
- Executions in Iran have sharply increased this year, with over 424 carried out mainly for drug offenses.
- Some prisoners were moved to solitary confinement before potential executions, triggering the strike.
- Videos show prisoners holding signs against executions and calling for help as conditions worsen.
- Iranian courts, especially revolutionary courts, often give harsh sentences after unfair trials.
- Many executed prisoners come from poor or minority backgrounds and had limited legal defense.
- The protest aims to attract international attention to the use of the death penalty in Iran.
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