HRANA – Homayra Sharifi, one of the individuals arrested during the 2026 nationwide protests and currently imprisoned in Evin Prison, was transferred to a hospital on the evening of Friday, July 10, 2026, after attempting suicide. She remains under medical treatment. The Afghan national has previously attempted suicide multiple times in prison, yet no effective action has been taken to address her condition.

Based on information received by HRANA, Homayra Sharifi attempted suicide on the evening of Friday, July 10, 2026, by drinking a corrosive cleaning liquid. After her condition rapidly deteriorated, she was first transferred to Loghman Hospital and later to Taleghani Hospital, where she continues to receive treatment.

An informed source told HRANA: “Other prisoners found her in the ward corridor while she was vomiting blood and a black-colored liquid. She was extremely frightened. Since her arrest, she has attempted suicide more than five times in prison.”

The source added: “Before her arrest, Homayra Sharifi worked at a restaurant. She has no political affiliation and does not have a clear understanding of the current circumstances. She has effectively become a victim of having no support or anyone to advocate for her.”

In June of this year, Ms. Sharifi, an Afghan national, was formally notified of her five-year prison sentence while in Evin Prison. She suffers from a skin condition and severe psychological distress. Nevertheless, she has not received adequate medical or mental health care.

Homayra Sharifi, 19, was arrested during the 2026 nationwide protests and transferred to Qarchak Prison in Varamin. On February 16, 2026, she was transferred from Qarchak Prison to Evin Prison, where she has remained ever since.

HRANA’s investigation into the charges brought against this prisoner and the judicial authority that issued her sentence is ongoing.