Reports from Evin Prison indicate an escalation of pressure on female political prisoners, with seven women denied family visits due to their participation in the protest campaign, “No to Executions Tuesdays.” The move comes amid intensified measures against political detainees.
Prison authorities have informed the seven women that they will be barred from visit with their families for a period of three weeks.
The decision has been directly linked to their involvement in protest activities associated with the campaign, including singing and chanting slogans.
The prisoners affected by this measure have been identified as Zahra Safaei, Forough Taghipour, Marzieh Farsi, Elaheh Fouladi, Arghavan Fallahi, Shiva Esmaili, and Golrokh Iraee.
According to available information, these women had previously been threatened by prison officials and warned that continued participation in the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign would result in punitive measures, including transfer to solitary confinement. The enforcement of visitation bans appears to reflect the implementation of those threats.
In recent months, multiple reports have pointed to a tightening of restrictions on political prisoners in Evin Prison and other detention facilities. These measures include reduced telephone access, limitations on family visits, increased disciplinary actions, and heightened psychological pressure.
