HRANA – Mohammad Moaidi Shakib, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, who suffers from multiple medical conditions, has been on hunger strike since Sunday, June 28, in protest against the continued denial of transfer to medical facilities outside the prison.

According to HRANA, Mohammad Moaidi Shakib, a political prisoner imprisoned in Evin Prison, has now been on hunger strike for nine days.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Moaidi Shakib continues to be denied transfer to medical facilities outside the prison to receive specialized treatment despite suffering from heart disease, a prostate condition, and cervical and lumbar disc disorders. He began his hunger strike on Sunday, June 28, in protest against this ongoing deprivation.

A source close to the prisoner’s family confirmed the news to HRANA and said: “After beginning his hunger strike, the prison warden threatened him that if he continued his protest, he would be transferred to Razi Psychiatric Hospital (Aminabad).”

Mr. Moaidi Shakib had previously also gone on hunger strike to protest the authorities’ failure to provide adequate medical care for his physical health conditions.

Mohammad Moaidi Shakib has been sentenced to a total of three years and nine months in prison on charges of “assembly and collusion against national security” and “propaganda against the regime.” He had previously been tried by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari.

Mohammad Moaidi Shakib was arrested at his home on September 9, 2023. He is currently being held in Hall 12 of Ward 7 of Evin Prison.