Dissident cleric Einollah Rezazadeh Jouybari’s hunger strike in Fashafuyeh Prison exposes Iran’s human rights violations, denied medical care, and harsh conditions.
Iran Human Rights Society, Friday, July 11, 2025 – Einollah Rezazadeh Jouybari, a dissident cleric, courageously persists with his hunger strike in Fashafuyeh Prison, highlighting Iran’s severe human rights abuses. On July 11, 2025, sources close to his family confirmed he reached the 19th day of his hunger strike, grappling with critical health issues, including heart, liver, and kidney diseases. Prison authorities consistently deny him medical care and basic necessities, compelling him to undertake this extreme protest. His case underscores Iran’s systematic suppression of dissent, raising urgent concerns about human rights violations within the country’s notorious prison system.
Why Einollah Rezazadeh Jouybari Chose a Hunger Strike
Einollah Rezazadeh Jouybari’s hunger strike stems from inhumane conditions and neglect in Fashafuyeh Prison. Initially detained in Evin Prison, he faced a transfer to Fashafuyeh after a bombing incident on July 2, 2025. Known as Greater Tehran Prison, Fashafuyeh suffers from overcrowding, poor sanitation, inadequate food, and limited access to clean water. International human rights organizations frequently condemn these conditions. A family source stated, “Mr. Jouybari battles serious health conditions, yet authorities refuse hospital transfers and ignore his basic requests, pushing him to strike to make his voice heard.” His protest emphasizes the desperate measures political prisoners take to demand justice.
Fashafuyeh Prison: A Hub of Human Rights Violations
Fashafuyeh Prison’s conditions intensify the crisis for political prisoners like Jouybari. Overcrowding forces inmates into cramped, unsanitary spaces with poor ventilation. Authorities house political prisoners alongside violent offenders, heightening risks of harm. Furthermore, they withhold essential medical care, using it as a tool to punish dissenters. Jouybari’s untreated illnesses and lack of medication exemplify this cruel practice. Now in its third week, his hunger strike serves as a final effort to spotlight these inhumane conditions. The global community must respond to these blatant violations.
Revolutionary Courts: Instruments of Oppression
The Sari Revolutionary Court sentenced Jouybari to 18 years and 3 months in prison, later reduced to 10 years under Article 134. His charges include “insulting Khomeini,” “insulting Khamenei,” “propaganda against the regime,” “inciting war and slaughter,” “spreading falsehoods,” and “espionage.” These vague accusations, typical of Iran’s Revolutionary Courts, often lack solid evidence and rely solely on security agency reports. Established in 1979, these courts target intellectuals, journalists, activists, and minorities. They feature closed-door trials, deny independent legal representation, and issue harsh sentences, drawing consistent condemnation from global organizations.
Echoes of the 1980s: Suppression After War
Since the recent war’s end, Iran’s intensified security climate has led to widespread arrests of activists, social media users, and dissident clerics. Analysts argue the regime aims to suppress potential unrest through fear and intimidation. This pattern mirrors the post-Iran-Iraq War era in the 1980s, which culminated in the mass execution of political prisoners in 1988. Growing concerns suggest that mass arrests, torture, judicial pressure, and heavy sentences form a coordinated effort to silence dissent. Jouybari’s case reflects this alarming trend, signaling a broader human rights crisis.
Human Rights Violations in Jouybari’s Case
Einollah Rezazadeh Jouybari’s situation reveals multiple violations of international human rights standards. First, his hunger strike amid untreated medical conditions breaches the prohibition of torture and inhuman treatment. Second, Fashafuyeh’s deplorable conditions violate the requirement for humane treatment of prisoners. Third, the lack of a fair, public trial with legal representation contradicts established standards. Additionally, charges tied to his expressed views infringe on his freedom of expression. Finally, the denial of social and political protections further compounds these violations. His case demands urgent attention to address these injustices.
A Call for Global Action
As Iran’s security pressures escalate, Jouybari’s hunger strike underscores a recurring pattern of structural injustice and systemic human rights abuses. The regime’s tactics—denying medical care, imposing harsh sentences, and maintaining brutal prison conditions—aim to crush dissent. However, his resilience shines a light on this crisis. The international community, human rights organizations, and global citizens must act swiftly. By raising awareness and demanding accountability, they can challenge Iran’s dangerous trend of oppression. Jouybari’s fight is not just his own; it represents a broader struggle for justice and human dignity in Iran.
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