Iranian Prisoners Announce Hunger Strike Over Death Penalty Surge

A large number of political and non-political prisoners in Iranian jails, including those in Ghezelhesar, Evin, and Karaj, have initiated a hunger strike to protest the recent surge in the use of the death penalty.

This action marks the twelfth week of their "No to Execution Tuesdays Campaign."

Their primary concern is the increased use of the death penalty by the Iranian judicial system.

Recent weeks have seen a rise in the silent executions of non-political prisoners.

Additionally, several inmates have been transferred to solitary confinement in Ghezelhesar and other facilities, seemingly slated for imminent execution.

News reports suggest a new wave of repression through harsh death sentences implemented by the judicial and security forces.

Over the past few days, eight prisoners have been executed.

According to a report by the Iran Human Rights Organization, the Islamic Republic executed approximately 834 individuals last year.