Ehsan Meshksar Political Prisoner Denied Anklet Release in Adelabad Prison

Ehsan Meshksar, a political prisoner held in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz, despite having served more than two and a half years of his sentence, is still deprived of release with anklet and at the same time faces stomach illness and treatment problems in prison.

Iran Human Rights Society, Sunday July 5, 2026 – Ehsan Meshksar, a 30-year-old political prisoner held in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz, despite having passed more than two and a half years of his sentence period, is still deprived of release with electronic anklet. Reports indicate that he, in addition to being deprived of this legal possibility, suffers from stomach illness and due to treatment restrictions in prison, his physical condition has worsened.

Key Information Box Name:

Ehsan Meshksar Age: 30 years

Place of Detention: Adelabad Prison of Shiraz Date of Arrest: October 28, 2023

Place of Arrest: Sadra City, Shiraz

Authority Issuing the Ruling: Branch of Shiraz Revolutionary Court

Judge: Sadati Ruling: 10 years in prison

Announced Charges: Membership in groups opposing the country (Mujahedin-e Khalq) and assembly and collusion

Why Is Ehsan Meshksar Still Being Held in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz?

Ehsan Meshksar, a political prisoner held in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz, despite having served more than two and a half years of his sentence period, is still being held in prison. Based on the published information, it was supposed that after serving part of his sentence, he would be subject to release with electronic anklet, but this action has not been implemented so far and its execution has been prevented. The continuation of the detention of this political prisoner takes place in conditions where his family is also facing livelihood problems. Ehsan Meshksar is the head of the family, married and has one child and his absence has put significant economic and social pressure on his family.

What Is the Physical Condition of Ehsan Meshksar?

Reports indicate that Ehsan Meshksar suffers from stomach illness and the available treatment facilities in the prison are not responsive to his medical needs. Informed sources have announced that due to limited access to specialized treatment services, his illness has intensified during the period of imprisonment. Deprivation or delay in prisoners’ access to appropriate treatment services has always been one of the issues of attention by human rights institutions and warnings have been given in various cases regarding its consequences.

When and How Was Ehsan Meshksar Arrested?

Ehsan Meshksar, born in Shiraz and resident of Sadra City, holds a bachelor’s degree in physical education. Before his arrest, he had a faucet store and earned his living from it. He was arrested on October 28, 2023 by IRGC intelligence agents in his personal home in Sadra City. After the arrest, he was interrogated for a period and then transferred to Adelabad Prison of Shiraz.

What Was the Ruling Issued Against Ehsan Meshksar?

Ehsan Meshksar’s case was handled in the Shiraz Revolutionary Court in June 2024. Based on the ruling issued by Judge Sadati, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison on the charges of “membership in groups opposing the country (Mujahedin-e Khalq)” and “assembly and collusion.” Based on the available information, this ruling was also confirmed without change in the appeal stage and has become final.

What Are the Consequences of Deprivation of Release with Anklet for the Family?

The continuation of Ehsan Meshksar’s imprisonment, in addition to individual consequences, has also affected the situation of his family. He as the head of the family was responsible for providing the living expenses of his wife and child and the continuation of his detention has caused an increase in the economic problems of the family. At the same time, the family of this political prisoner still hopes that the possibility of his use of release with electronic anklet or other legal capacities will be provided so that part of their livelihood and family problems will be reduced. Ehsan Meshksar’s case is one of the cases related to the detainees of the year 2023 that is still accompanied by the continuation of imprisonment, deprivation of release with anklet and concern about his treatment status. The continuation of holding this political prisoner in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz and reports related to the intensification of his stomach illness have once again drawn attention to the issue of prisoners’ access to treatment services and benefiting from legal rights.

Examination of the Rights of the Case Based on Domestic Laws

Introduction

In cases related to political and security charges, in addition to criticisms raised regarding some laws and judicial procedures, precise observance of domestic laws also has fundamental importance. Even based on existing regulations, judicial authorities and officials of sentence execution are obligated to guarantee the legal rights of prisoners, including the right to access treatment, use of legal capacities to reduce punishment and observance of human dignity.

Legal Ambiguities of the Case

The reason for preventing the execution of release with electronic anklet, despite the passage of more than two and a half years from the sentence period, has not been officially announced. Reports have been published about the intensification of stomach illness and limited access to specialized treatment services. Information about the reasons for rejection or postponement of using legal capacities related to conditional release or electronic anklet has not been published.

Related Legal Articles

Article 22 of the Constitution: The dignity, life, property and rights of persons are immune from invasion, except in cases where the law permits.

Article 34 of the Constitution: The right to seek justice is guaranteed for all individuals.

Article 39 of the Constitution: Violating the dignity and reputation of arrested or imprisoned individuals is prohibited.

Executive Regulations of the Prisons Organization: Emphasizes the necessity of providing appropriate treatment services and preserving the health of prisoners.

Instances of Law Violation

Examination of the reason for not benefiting from release with electronic anklet. Examination of the extent of the prisoner’s access to specialized treatment services. Evaluation of observance of the prisoner’s legal rights in the execution of regulations related to reduction or change of the manner of serving the sentence.

Which Human Rights Laws Have Been Violated in This Case?

Article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights- Prohibition of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Deprivation of appropriate treatment in case of causing severe suffering or intensification of illness can conflict with this principle.

Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights- Right to enjoy a fair trial All individuals have the right to enjoy a fair process in accordance with the law in the handling of their case.

Article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights- Right to enjoy the highest attainable standard of health This article emphasizes the necessity of individuals’, including prisoners’, access to appropriate treatment services and medical care.

Nelson Mandela Rules- Right of prisoners to access treatment services The Nelson Mandela Rules emphasize that prisoners must have access to treatment services at the level of society without discrimination and their treatment should not be delayed due to detention status.

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