Kurdish political prisoner Verisheh Moradi’s health has worsened after 15 days on hunger strike against Iran’s death penalty. She has lost seven kilos, facing serious health issues, but remains committed to her cause. Despite medical concerns, she refuses treatment and continues her protest for justice. Moradi’s case underscores the plight of Kurdish political prisoners and highlights the harsh realities of the Iranian justice system.
Verisheh Moradi, a Kurdish political prisoner, is currently on a hunger strike that has lasted for 15 days. Her health has rapidly declined as a protest against the death penalty in Iran, coinciding with the World Day Against the Death Penalty. She has lost seven kilos and is experiencing serious health issues including low blood pressure and debilitating migraines. Medical professionals at Evin Prison have expressed deep concern for Moradi’s deteriorating health and have pleaded with her to stop the strike. Defiantly, Moradi continues her protest, refusing intravenous treatment, steadfast in her cause against capital punishment. Previously, she had been receiving physiotherapy for joint and back pain, but this has ceased during her hunger strike. In a heartfelt letter shared by Radio Zamaneh, Moradi articulated her motivations for the hunger strike. She stated, “Do not let the transnational wars overshadow the internal repression. My hunger strike is part of that effort.” Her commitment remains strong as she vows to continue until global campaigns against executions yield results. Moradi faces serious charges of armed insurrection and underwent court hearings in June and October, overseen by Judge Abolghassem Salavati. Her earlier refusal to attend a court session in August was a protest against the death sentences of fellow Kurdish prisoners, causing a postponement. Her letter published on the Bidarzani website highlighted her protest against the injustices faced by her fellow activists. She reflected, “The unjust execution sentences… is the Islamic Republic’s admission of its political ineffectiveness and helplessness.” Despite the risk of being viewed as neglecting her defense, Moradi has chosen to voice her dissent. She recounted her traumatic arrest by the Ministry of Intelligence, detailing the harsh treatment she received during her initial confinement, including torture and psychological abuses. These harrowing experiences led to severe health issues that persist today, including chronic headaches and back pain. Initially undergoing an extended interrogation period, Moradi was later transferred to the women’s ward after five months in solitary confinement. Her hunger strike and her story expose the plight of Kurdish political prisoners and the desperate circumstances they endure in the face of oppressive state actions.
The situation surrounding Kurdish political prisoners in Iran, specifically concerning Verisheh Moradi, reflects a broader struggle against politically motivated repression and capital punishment. The hunger strike, initiated on a symbolic date, aims to draw international attention to the death penalty in Iran, emphasizing the need for solidarity in human rights campaigns. Moradi’s case highlights the dire conditions faced by political activists, especially women in Iran’s justice system.
Verisheh Moradi remains resilient in her hunger strike, despite severe health complications. Her protest not only seeks to highlight her personal plight but also addresses the broader issues of political repression and the human rights violations that persist in Iran. Moradi’s unwavering stance encourages calls for justice and draws attention to the struggles faced by many activists fighting for their rights and freedoms.
Original Source: kurdistanhumanrights.org
