Critical leg infection and amputation risk. He remains handcuffed in hospital, denied medical leave. His son Amir Hassan faces uncertainty after 10 months without trial.
Iran Human Rights Society, Thursday, October 30, 2025 – Political prisoners Mohammad Ali Akbari Monfared and his son Amir Hassan Akbari Monfared endure prolonged detention in Iran. For over ten months, authorities hold them without a court hearing. This arbitrary continued detention highlights severe human rights abuses. Mohammad Ali’s health deteriorates rapidly. He faces a life-threatening leg infection. Meanwhile, Amir Hassan suffers psychological pressure. Their story demands urgent international attention. However, Iranian officials ignore pleas for release. Therefore, the family’s plight worsens daily.
Mohammad Ali’s Dire Medical Condition
Mohammad Ali Akbari Monfared has spent three months in the hospital. A severe leg infection plagues him. Doctors warn of amputation risks. Yet, guards handcuff him to the bed. They deny him free access to medical care. Furthermore, his advanced diabetes complicates treatment. Heart diseases and prostate issues add to his suffering. Judicial authorities refuse medical leave or temporary release. As a result, his life hangs in the balance. The family provides medical documents. They certify his inability to endure imprisonment. However, the investigating judge rejects all requests.
Judicial Neglect and Inhumane Treatment
Authorities disregard Mohammad Ali’s treatment needs. Agents impose harsh security in the hospital. This behavior shocks observers. The patient endures constant supervision. Family members complain about restricted visits. They lack free contact with him. Therefore, isolation deepens his distress. Sources close to the family describe the agents’ actions as inhumane. Prolonged chaining violates basic dignity. Moreover, unsanitary conditions in detention harm his recovery. This neglect endangers his survival. International watchdogs must intervene now.
Amir Hassan’s Psychological Ordeal
Amir Hassan Akbari Monfared released an audio from prison. He reveals ongoing uncertainty. After ten months, interrogators skip his case. Psychological pressure mounts daily. His father’s illness stalls the process. Judicial officials take no action. Therefore, Amir Hassan languishes without resolution. He announced this in a desperate message. Guards hold him in Tehran’s Greater Tehran Penitentiary. However, no fair trial emerges. This limbo breaks his spirit. Furthermore, threats during interrogations intensify his fear. The young prisoner’s voice calls for justice.
Family Arrest Background in Winter 2024
Intelligence forces arrested the Akbari Monfared family in winter 2024. They targeted Mohammad Ali and his three children: Amir Hassan, Amir Hossein, and Zeinab. The raids hit their Karaj home. Agents presented no judicial order. Threats and pressure marked the operations. This family boasts no criminal record. They reside peacefully in Karaj. However, authorities linked them to unrelated events. The arrests followed the January 18, 2025, killing of two judges. Farshid Asadi, a distant relative, faced charges.
Human Rights Violations in Their Case
Iranian actions against Mohammad Ali and Amir Hassan breach global standards. The regime flouts international commitments. Arbitrary detention persists without cause. Inhumane hospital treatment shocks the world. Lack of fair trials undermines justice. These violations expose the dictatorship’s cruelty. Therefore, advocates urge UN intervention. The Akbari Monfareds symbolize broader repression. However, their endurance inspires hope for change.
Violation of Right to Life, Liberty, and Security
Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person. Iran ignores this. Prolonged detention without orders violates it directly. Guards chain a sick man to his bed. This endangers Mohammad Ali’s life. Furthermore, no bail options emerge despite pleas.
Prohibition Against Torture and Degrading Treatment
Article 5 declares: No one shall face torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. Handcuffing a patient exemplifies this breach. Agents shackle Mohammad Ali despite his paralysis. They deny proper care. Therefore, his suffering mounts unnecessarily. Psychological torment hits Amir Hassan too.
Ban on Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Article 9 affirms: No one shall endure arbitrary arrest, detention, or exile. Ten months without legal orders defies this. Intelligence agents stormed the home unannounced. They beat family members. However, no evidence justifies the holds. This pattern targets dissidents ruthlessly.
Right to Fair and Public Hearing
Article 10 guarantees: Everyone deserves a fair and public hearing by an independent tribunal. Iran withholds this equality. Proceedings lack transparency. Impartial judges vanish. As a result, the Akbari Monfareds await trials indefinitely. Delays serve only repression.
Access to Highest Standard of Health
Article 25 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ensures: Everyone has the right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. Iran blocks this. Prison conditions breed infections. Hospital guards hinder recovery. Therefore, Mohammad Ali risks death from neglect. Mental strain grips Amir Hassan. Global bodies must enforce these rights.
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