As temperatures rise and the critical conditions inside Evin Prison continue, new reports indicate a severe deterioration in sanitary conditions and an increasing spread of insects and vermin throughout prison wards. The situation has created serious health risks for prisoners, particularly female political prisoners.
According to published reports, the authorities’ failure to carry out routine pest control measures, along with incomplete reconstruction of sections of the prison damaged after bombardment-related destruction, has significantly worsened unsanitary conditions in prison halls and detention areas.
Prisoners report that the constant presence of rats, cockroaches, and other pests in cells and sleeping areas has become a permanent problem, increasing the risk of infectious diseases and skin infections.
Female political prisoners in Evin Prison are reportedly facing even harsher conditions. These prisoners had already been enduring confinement in underground spaces, severe humidity, inadequate lighting, poor ventilation, and generally unsafe hygienic conditions. With the arrival of hotter weather, the growing infestation of pests has imposed additional physical and psychological pressure on them.
Increased heat and humidity during the summer create ideal conditions for the growth and spread of insects and vermin. In prisons such as Evin, where overcrowding, limited sanitary facilities, and weak ventilation systems are already major concerns, the failure to conduct seasonal pest control measures can contribute to the spread of contagious diseases and skin-related illnesses among prisoners.
Prisoners have repeatedly protested these conditions, yet no effective action has reportedly been taken to address the ongoing health crisis inside Evin Prison. According to detainees, the presence of rats and insects in prison wards and sleeping quarters has deprived many prisoners of sleep and basic comfort, placing them under severe physical and emotional strain.
