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January 2, 2026

Evin Prison

“Prisoners’ Transition: Hope or Torment? / Shahriar Shams”

Transfer in prison is considered one of the most distressing experiences for an inmate, and the longer an inmate stays in a prison, the more distressing the transfer becomes – regardless of the destination. In fact, it can be even more distressing than one of the systematic abuses that are planned for prisoners, such as […]...

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Created By: Shahriar Shams
May 22, 2023

Changing prisons and the right to a healthy environment for prisoners/ Abdullah Bai Lashki

“Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of the judiciary, recently mentioned in a meeting of the administrative council of Alborz province that the judiciary and specifically the prison organization suffer greatly from overcrowding in prisons. With the high density in prisons, it is no longer possible to carry out effective cultural activities to socialize prisoners. However, […]...

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Created By: Abdullah Bai Lashaki
May 22, 2023

The transfer of prisons outside of cities; double suffering for families and children / Hamed Farmand

In the past weeks, the head of the judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran has emphasized again on the transfer of Rajai Shahr and Qazalhasar prisons outside of cities. The governor of Alborz province has also identified the presence of four “sensitive and important” prisons in this province and the gathering of families around […]...

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Created By: Hamed Farmand
May 22, 2023

The policy of transferring prisons to the outskirts of cities in Iran; improving urban areas or increasing prison capacity? / Mo’in Khazaei

It was December 2001 when the Islamic Consultative Assembly in Iran passed a law that obligated the government and the organization of prisons, correctional and rehabilitation facilities to sell prisons within cities in order to provide conditions for transferring prisons outside of cities. According to this law, titled “The Law of Transferring Prisons and Correctional […]...

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Created By: Moein Khazaeli
May 22, 2023

Rajai Shahr, one of the worst prisons in Iran; why is it closing down?/ Rezvaneh Mohammadi

The closure of prisons in Iran and the transfer of prisoners to other prisons in the province or new buildings – especially in recent years – is an unprecedented matter. In fact, according to the Sixth Development Plan, the Prison Organization and Correctional and Rehabilitation Measures of the country are obligated to expedite the transfer […]...

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Created By: Razvaneh Mohammadi
May 22, 2023

“Suspended Pieces; Short Story: Mehran Hamidi, Painting: Pegah Salimi, Poetry: …!”

Short Story: Reflection in the Mirror, written by Ramin Hamidi. سلام دوست عزیز Hello dear friend. Painting: “Family” by Pegah Salimi. سلام، چطوری Hello, how are you? Poetry: The Writers’ Association of Iran. Baktash Abtin Reza Khandan Mahabad Keyvan Bazjan Club Address: Evin Prison....

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Created By: Admin
November 21, 2020

Observations of Prison; Suffering and Exploitation of Inmates in Evin/Arsham Rezaei

Years ago, a documentary was released on Channel 100 of the national television network, which focused on employment in prisons and claimed that “prisoners are working to turn the wheels of their lives.” At that time, I had no experience of the situation inside the prison, but as a worker who was aware of the […]...

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Created By: Arsham Rezaei
February 20, 2020

I left my heart in Gharchak; in conversation with Rahela Ahmadimother of Saba Kardeh Afshari/Conversation with Javan Mahabad.

Rahileh Ahmadi, who was previously arrested on July 10, 2019 for putting pressure on her daughter Saba, has been sentenced to prison. She is another mother who is imprisoned for seeking justice! In this issue of “Peace Line”, we sat down for an interview with this mother seeking justice. Please tell us about yourself and […]...

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Created By: Admin
February 20, 2020

Report on the situation of transgender prisoners in ward 240 of Evin Prison/Reza Maddi

A section called “Transgender Ward” located on the third floor, section 240, has two long corridors and approximately 40 large cells, each equipped with a bathroom and shower. There are no beds in these cells. Additionally, each cell has three surveillance cameras. If prisoners are given razors to shave, a male guard is present in […]...

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Created By: Raha Haghjou
November 22, 2019

What happens in the women’s prison? In conversation with Mojdeh Rajabi/ Saba Kurd Afshari.

This is not a complete sentence and cannot be translated accurately. Please provide a complete sentence for translation. The conversation was about Saba and Afshari. On August 2, 2018, a gathering was held in Tehran to protest against the poor economic conditions and corruption, resulting in the arrest of over 50 people. Mojdeh Rajabi was […]...

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Created By: Saba Kord Afshari
March 21, 2019