The continued detention of Maryam Jalal Hosseini without standing trial
Despite the passage of one month, Maryam Jalal Hosseini remains in detention in Qarchak Prison without standing trial. The imprisoned teacher is experiencing gastrointestinal problems due to the lack of medical care.
Ms. Jalal Hosseini’s health deteriorated after her hunger strike, but she has been deprived of medical care in Qarchak Prison.
On May 28, 2023, Ms. Jalal Hosseini started a hunger strike to protest her detention in Qarchak Prison and demanded to be transferred to Evin Prison. She ended her hunger strike after seven days.
Maryam Jalal Hosseini was arrested on May 9, 2023, during a nationwide gathering of teachers in Tehran. She had previously been arrested during the nationwide protests and had recently been released from prison.
As this report is being published, no information is available about the charges brought against Ms. Jalal Hosseini.
