Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail sew lips shut in hunger strike as executions soar

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At least 1,500 prisoners at Ghezel Hesar prison in Iran have sewn their lips shut in a hunger strike protesting a surge in executions, especially for drug-related charges and anti-government protests. This action follows the solitary confinement of six men prior to their possible execution.

At least 1,500 protest after six men on drug-related charges put in solitary confinement before possible execution Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail have sewn their lips shut as hundreds of prisoners joined a mass hunger strike amid a surge in executions over drug offences and charges linked to anti-government protests. The hunger strike, involving at least 1,500 death row prisoners at Ghezel Hesar prison near Tehran, began two weeks ago after six men convicted on drug-related charges were transferred to solitary confinement before their possible execution, according to Iranian rights groups. Continue reading...