Jailed Iranian labour activist Reza Shahabi has been transferred to hospital after three weeks on a hunger strike.
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Jailed blogger goes on hunger strike
Jailed Iranian blogger Hossein Ronaghi Maleki has issued a letter of protest two days after starting a hunger strike at Evin Prison.
Prominent activists urge end to hunger strike
A group of prominent Iranian political activists has urged jailed labour activist Reza Shahabi to end his hunger strike over concern for his health.
Labour activist on hunger strike in protest to lack of medical treatment
Labor activist Reza Shahabi, who has been in prison since his 12 June 2010 arrest, embarked on a dry hunger strike on 22 November in protest of the Evin Prison authorities’ lack of medical treatment and attention to his illness.
Successful end to hunger strike in Yazd Prison
Nine political prisoners in Yazd successfully ended their hunger strike today, as authorities finally separated them from the general prisoners.
Reza Shahabi on Hunger Strike After 18 Months of Imprisonment
On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, Reza Shahabi began his hunger strike to protest against 18 months of imprisonment and legal state of limbo. Reza Shahabi is a labor activist and the board member of SWTSBC, the Syndicate of Workers of Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company.
Nine Political Prisoners on Hunger Strike in Yazd Prison
On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, nine political prisoners in Yazd Prison began their hunger strike to protest against being locked up together with ordinary inmates and also the inappropriate behavior of prison officials towards political prisoners.
Concern over Abbas Lesani’s Condition
There are concerns over the condition of Abbas Lesani who was arrested during the Lake Uroumiyeh protests.
Imprisoned journalist Isa Saharkhiz on hunger strike, health critical
According to Jaras, imprisoned journalist Isa Saharkhiz has launched a hunger strike in Rajai Shahr ‘Gohardasht’ prison since Thursday. He has also threatened to stop taking all his needed medication.
Incarcerated Civil Rights Activists on Hunger Strike in Tabriz
The security forces had arrested 30 people at the house of Mostafa Avazpour during the Iftar ceremony.