Marzieh Farsi, a political prisoner held in the women’s ward of Evin Prison, is facing a deterioration of her physical condition due to cancer and the lack of adequate medical care. According to received reports, she suffers from severe and debilitating dizziness, and her treatment has been disrupted due to insufficient healthcare facilities inside the prison.
An informed source reported that the prison doctor had prescribed medications to control her symptoms, but prison authorities have refused to deliver these medications to her. This neglect has further exacerbated Marzieh Farsi’s critical health condition.
Arrest and Imprisonment History
Born in 1967 in Tehran and a mother of several children, Marzieh Farsi was first arrested in 2019 in Shahr-e Rey and sentenced to five years in prison. After serving three years, she was released in March 2023. However, she was re-arrested on August 21, 2023, coinciding with the anniversary of nationwide protests, and transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison.
Health Condition and Legal Proceedings
Prior to her latest arrest, Marzieh Farsi was undergoing cancer treatment. According to sources, during her illness, she also developed heart problems and was diagnosed with a heart condition by physicians. Following her re-arrest, she was sentenced by Branch 26 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, to 15 years in prison on charges of “rebellion” (baghi) and “association with the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran.” This sentence was later reduced to five years on appeal.
Reports indicate that Marzieh Farsi was subjected to pressure and interrogation during her previous detentions, leading to severe physical health issues. Despite her urgent need for treatment, necessary medical interventions have yet to be provided.
