Qezel Hesar Prison strike hits day 4 as 1500 inmates refuse food, protesting executions. Families rally outside. Human rights groups urge global action.
Iran Human Rights Society, Thursday, October 16, 2025- Prisoners in Qezel Hesar Prison launch a bold hunger strike. This Qezel Hesar Prison strike has now reached its fourth day. Around 1500 prisoners join the action across various units. They focus especially on Unit 2, home to death row inmates.
These brave individuals reject meals and maintain their sit-in. They demand an immediate stop to death penalty executions. Furthermore, they call for the total abolition of capital punishment. Threats from officials do not deter them. Pressures mount, yet the protests persist. Security crackdowns intensify the tension. The prison atmosphere feels highly charged and heavily guarded.
Spark of the Qezel Hesar Prison Strike: Response to Executions
Informed sources reveal the trigger. The Qezel Hesar Prison strike started on Monday, October 13, 2025. That day, authorities transferred 16 prisoners to solitary cells for execution. Hours later, cries echoed through the halls. Protesters shouted “No to Execution” in unison. In a swift, coordinated move, inmates refused all food.
The early days brought tragedy. At least eight prisoners faced execution. This fueled deep anger and fear among others. As a result, the protest spread rapidly to additional wards. One striker shared his raw thoughts with an internal source. He said, “They drag a few to execution each night. Death and life blur together. We strike to protect our lives and others’. If death comes, let my protest voice ring out.”
The movement gained momentum. On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, prisoners in Unit 4 stepped up. This unit houses mostly political and ideological detainees. They united with the strikers. Now, hundreds participate in Units 2, 3, and 4. Even sick and elderly inmates join despite frail health. Their determination shines through.
Outside, families act too. They hold small protests near the prison gates. On social media, they post supportive messages. They echo demands to halt executions right away. Slogans like “No to Execution” and “Life is Our Right” spread far. Families and activists amplify these calls. Therefore, the resonance grows stronger each day.
Health Crises Emerge in Qezel Hesar Prison Strike
By day four, dangers mount for the strikers. Reports highlight critical physical declines. Several prisoners faint from exhaustion. Severe weakness strikes others hard. Yet, they press on. They chant “Don’t Execute” and “No to Execution” with fierce resolve.
Prison head Allah Karam Azizi responds. Yesterday, he entered Unit 2. He aimed to talk the inmates down. From a shaky stance, he offered promises. He suggested moving “some prisoners without final sentences” to other facilities. His goal: ease the heavy mood.
Prisoners stand firm. They reject the offer outright. Informed sources note the aftermath. Azizi then issued stark threats. He warned that if the strike drags on, death sentences will proceed faster. This escalates the standoff. However, the inmates hold their ground.
Global Human Rights Alarm Over Iran Executions
Human rights groups watch closely. They react swiftly to the ongoing Qezel Hesar Prison strike. Amnesty International leads the charge. They issue strong warnings about Iran’s rising executions.
In a key statement, Amnesty notes a grim toll. Since January 1, 2025, Iran has executed over 1,000 people. The regime pushes to make death routine. Amnesty urges UN nations to act. They call for political and legal pressure. The goal: force the dictatorship to pause executions now. Plus, push for reforms to inhumane laws.
The statement drives home a core truth. Executions violate the right to life. They represent cruel, inhuman acts. No form justifies them. Therefore, international bodies must intervene.
Voices of Defiance Echo from Qezel Hesar
This massive Qezel Hesar Prison strike mirrors a united front. It challenges Iran’s execution machine head-on. The policy claims thousands of lives yearly. Worse, it shatters society’s mental peace.
Strikers risk everything. They trade health and safety for protest. Meanwhile, the regime doubles down on crackdowns. Executions roll on unchecked.
The “No to Execution” cries pierce the prison walls. They symbolize raw resistance to death. This voice demands hearing. The world—international community, rights advocates, and free spirits—must amplify it. Let silence not claim these calls for life. Together, we can tip the scales toward justice.
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