Qezel Hesar Prisoners' Hunger Strike: Defying Iran's Execution Surge

Qezel Hesar prisoners launch hunger strike against rising executions. Join the Tuesdays No to Execution campaign in Iran’s prisons.

Iran Human Rights Society, Monday, October 13, 2025 – Qezel Hesar hunger strike erupts in Iran’s notorious prison. Prisoners protest the brutal rise in death penalty executions. On October 13, 2025, inmates in Ward 2 of Block 7 refuse meals. They stand against transfers to solitary cells. This action aligns with the nationwide Tuesdays No to Execution campaign. Authorities moved at least eight death-row inmates early that Monday. Judicial orders drive these grim preparations. Furthermore, the strike highlights deep frustration with execution policies. Human rights groups report over 50 killings in the past month alone. Activists worldwide rally for change. Explore this urgent resistance below.

Group Transfers Signal Imminent Executions

Prison officials at Qezel Hesar act swiftly under judicial commands. They transfer death-row prisoners to solitary cells. On October 13, 2025, at least eight inmates move from various wards. Officials prepare to enforce death sentences soon. Earlier, on October 11, three others face the same fate. Guards pull them from general areas without warning.

Many victims face drug charges or moharebeh accusations. Trials lack transparency. They ignore fair process standards. Today, five more shift to isolation in Ward 2 of Block 17. Families learn nothing. This secrecy breeds terror. Therefore, prisoners unite in defiance. Their actions expose the regime’s ruthless grip.

Inmates Launch Hunger Strike Amid Rising Deaths

Fellow prisoners respond with bold resistance. In Ward 2 of Block 7, inmates skip meals on October 13, 2025. They protest the nonstop execution wave. Strikers issue a brief declaration. “Successive nocturnal killings in Qezel Hesar silently claim lives,” they declare. “No independent oversight holds anyone accountable.”

Chants echo through corridors: “No to Execution.” Guards react fast. They issue threats and scatter the group. Some participants now endure solitary confinement. This suppression fails to silence voices. However, it fuels wider outrage. The strike coincides with Tuesdays No to Execution efforts. Inmates draw strength from national solidarity.

Execution Surge Breaches Global Rights Pacts

Executions spike sharply in recent weeks. Qezel Hesar leads the grim tally. Other prisons follow suit across Iran. Human rights monitors count over 50 deaths in the last month. Most tie to drug offenses. This frenzy violates key treaties.

Article 6 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights stands firm. “The right to life belongs to every person inherently,” it states. “No one faces arbitrary deprivation of this right.” Experts decry the rush to judgment. Forced confessions taint proceedings. Due process crumbles under pressure. Therefore, these acts mock international norms. Prisoners pay the ultimate price.

Tuesdays No to Execution Campaign Gains Momentum

The Tuesdays No to Execution movement endures strong. It nears its 90th week since 2022. Political inmates lead weekly protests. They strike or skip yard time every Tuesday. Facilities from Evin to Shiraz join in. Now, 52 prisons participate nationwide.

Outside walls, families and citizens amplify the cry. They share photos and light candles publicly. Seeking mothers release poignant words: “Tuesdays transcend protest days. They echo our unified call against death, for life.” Activists hail the Qezel Hesar action as an extension. After nearly two years, the campaign thrives. It proves the “No to Execution” roar persists unbroken.

Human Rights Violations Exposed in Executions

Iran’s practices shatter core protections. Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees life, liberty, and security. Yet, secret transfers hide from families. Executions unfold in shadows. This breaches the promise outright.

Article 5 bans torture and cruel treatment. Solitary cells before death inflict mental torment. Prisoners suffer prolonged isolation. Article 10 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights demands fair hearings. Swift trials skip lawyers. Confessions come under duress. These flaws demand scrutiny. International watchdogs urge reform. However, the judiciary presses on undeterred.

Global Calls to Halt Iran’s Death Machine

The Qezel Hesar hunger strike spotlights prison resistance. Inmates in Ward 2 of Block 7 symbolize broader civil defiance. Their stand links to external campaigns like Tuesdays No to Execution. This unity challenges the execution cycle head-on.

UN bodies, including the Human Rights Council, issue stark warnings. The Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions repeats alarms. Yet, group killings accelerate. Qezel Hesar embodies judicial indifference. Activists demand urgent intervention. Release the pressure. End the secrecy. The world must act. Voices from within prisons ignite global fire. Together, we dismantle this deadly policy. Lives hang in the balance—respond now.

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