On January 28, 2024, death row inmates at Ghezel Hesar Prison released a statement condemning the rise in executions, revealing they face imminent execution without fair trials or adequate legal representation. To make their voices heard, they pledged to begin a hunger strike every Tuesday, a day associated with the transfer of inmates to solitary confinement before execution. Their statement underscored the urgent need for public support, urging awareness to halt this cycle of violence. The first “No to Execution” Tuesday began on January 30, 2024, as ten political prisoners joined in solidarity, vowing to continue until justice prevails.
143rd Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 66 Prisons Across Iran
The “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign continued in its 143rd week with a widespread hunger strike by prisoners in 66 prisons across the country as a symbol of resistance against the death penalty and defense of the right to life. This protest action takes place under conditions where the wave of execution sentences in Iran […]
The 142nd Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 66 Prisons Across Iran
Political prisoners across 66 prisons nationwide went on hunger strike for the 142nd consecutive Tuesday, emphasizing their continued resistance against the regime’s killing and execution machine. This strike continues at a time when the judiciary of the Islamic Republic, concurrent with intensifying crackdowns and deadly tortures, has accelerated the issuing and upholding of death sentences […]
The 141st Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 66 Prisons Across Iran
The “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign, in protest against the rising wave of executions, has entered its 141st week, and political prisoners in 66 different prisons in Iran have gone on a hunger strike. These prisoners, by standing against the government’s “death machine,” protested the execution of at least 22 people in the past week, […]
The 140th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 66 Prisons Across Iran
In its 140th week, the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign expanded to 66 prisons across the country with the joining of prisoners from Darreh Shahr in Ilam and Meshginshahr in Ardabil. In this protest action, the striking prisoners, while honoring the memory of those who fell for freedom at the beginning of the academic year, […]
The 139th week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign in 64 prisons across Iran
The “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign has expanded significantly to 64 prisons across the country in the 139th week of its protests, with the addition of Bandar Abbas and Someh Sara Ziabar prisons. Political and ideological prisoners have gone on hunger strike as reports indicate the continued issuance and implementation of inhumane death sentences in […]
The 138th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 62 Prisons Across Iran
In the 138th week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign, political prisoners in 62 prisons across the country have gone on a hunger strike to protest the issuance and implementation of death sentences by the ruling regime. While condemning the new wave of executions and the suppression of protesters, this campaign has called upon […]
The 137th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 62 Prisons Across Iran
In the 137th consecutive week of this protest movement, members of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign went on a hunger strike in 62 prisons across the country. This widespread hunger strike has been carried out in response to the relentless acceleration of the machine of suppression and an unprecedented increase in the number of […]
The 136th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 62 Prisons Across Iran
In the 136th week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign, with a group of prisoners from Iranshahr Prison joining, this widespread hunger strike has now expanded to 62 prisons across the country. This protest action takes place at a time when the regime, in response to deep livelihood crises, has intensified the suppression of […]
The 135th Week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign in 61 Prisons Across Iran
Coinciding with the start of the 135th week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign, resisting prisoners in 61 different prisons across the country, including the newly joined “Noor” Prison in Mazandaran Province, have once again gone on a protest hunger strike. This coordinated action has taken place in response to the escalation of the […]
