A Last Attempt to Stay Alive
Ainollah Rezazadeh Jouybari, a dissident cleric currently held in Fashafouyeh Prison, has entered the 19th day of his hunger strike. According to sources close to his family, Rezazadeh Jouybari’s physical condition has become extremely critical. This political prisoner, who suffers from heart, liver, and kidney diseases, has been denied medical care and even access to essential medication.
Previously, this dissident cleric was imprisoned in Evin Prison. However, following the bombing of Evin Prison on June 23, 2025, he was transferred, along with dozens of other prisoners, to Fashafouyeh Prison. Instead of providing greater security, this transfer has subjected him to far harsher and more inhumane conditions. Fashafouyeh Prison, also known as the Greater Tehran Prison, has repeatedly been criticized by international human rights organizations due to severe overcrowding, very poor food quality, lack of proper sanitation facilities, and the practice of housing political prisoners alongside inmates convicted of violent crimes.
According to those close to Rezazadeh Jouybari, this hunger strike represents his “last remaining option” to make his voice of protest heard by the authorities and the public. His family has expressed deep concern for his health and holds the judiciary and prison authorities fully responsible for any harm or life-threatening danger he may face.
Ainollah Rezazadeh Jouybari was tried at the Revolutionary Court of Sari on vague and severe charges, including “insulting Khomeini,” “insulting Khamenei,” “propaganda against the state,” “inciting people to war and bloodshed,” “spreading falsehoods,” and even “espionage.” Ultimately, he was sentenced to 18 years and 3 months of imprisonment. Based on Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, his final sentence was reduced to 10 years of imprisonment.
