IRAN: DEFENDER BEATEN AND DENIED HEALTH CARE: ALIREZA FARSHI DIZAJYEKAN

 

, Index number: MDE 13/4484/2021

Azerbaijani Turk human rights defender Alireza Farshi DizajYekan is arbitrarily detained in Greater Tehran Central Penitentiary for advocating for mother tongue rights, posting online about imprisoned activists and other peaceful activities. The Iranian authorities are denying him access to the health care he needs, including for his eye condition and high blood sugar. He is a prisoner of conscience who must be immediately and unconditionally released.

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