On December 24, 1404, Parisa Kamali began a dry hunger strike in response to the disappearance of her file, the stoppage of court proceedings, and the lack of medical services.
Iran Human Rights Society, Thursday, December 3, 2025 – Parisa Kamali, a political prisoner held in Yazd Central Prison, is now on the tenth day of her hunger strike as her “toxic thyroid” condition has worsened, and prison officials continue to withhold appropriate medical treatment and attention to her case status. This political prisoner states that her judicial file has “disappeared,” and the process for release with an ankle monitor has effectively stopped.
Protest Against Uncertainty; Hunger Strike Began on December 3
Parisa Kamali pushes forward with her hunger strike. She began it on December 15, 2025. Her demands focus on three key issues. First, authorities claim her judicial file vanished. Second, release proceedings with an ankle monitor halted abruptly. Third, she lacks access to vital medical services.
For the initial days, she skipped food and essential medications. This bold move highlighted her desperation. Yet, severe physical decline forced her to resume drugs. She ended that part of the protest reluctantly. Nevertheless, she maintains the dry hunger strike. Her body now suffers greatly.
Informed sources report alarming symptoms. Toxic thyroid disease spikes her heart rate. She experiences severe weakness and body tremors. Respiratory problems plague her daily. Furthermore, prison facilities fall short. Doctors repeatedly urged specialized external treatment. However, officials take no steps. This neglect deepens her crisis.
Transfer to Quarantine and Return to General Ward
After the start of the strike, prison officials transferred Kamali to quarantine; an action typically used to create psychological pressure and break prisoners’ strikes. However, a few days later, she was returned to the general ward, but she remains under restrictive conditions.
At the same time, reports indicate increased security pressures, restrictions on communications, and threats of new case fabrication against her. Kamali’s family says that instead of medical care, these actions have only intensified the pressures and her concerns.
Claim of “Disappearance of File” and Halt in Release Process with Ankle Monitor
Parisa Kamali’s family had previously announced the possibility of her release with an electronic ankle monitor; however, prison authorities have claimed that her file has “disappeared” and that continuing the legal process is currently not possible. This issue has not only led to complete uncertainty for this political prisoner but, according to her relatives, has also imposed severe psychological pressure on her.
One informed source says:
“For several months, the family has been following up on conditional release or ankle monitor, but now officials say the file does not exist. This level of disorganization and targeted pressure has forced Kamali to go on strike.”
Background of Arrest and Sentencing of Parisa Kamali
Parisa Kamali, born in 1365, married and a geography student, was arrested on April 29, 1403, in Isfahan and shortly thereafter transferred to Dolatabad Prison. After interrogation and trial by Judge Tavakoli, she faced charges such as “acting against national security,” “damaging public property,” and “membership in the Mujahedin-e Khalq,” and was ultimately sentenced to six years in prison. This sentence was later reduced to three and a half years through “acceptance of the verdict.”
In 1404, without prior notice, she was transferred from Isfahan Prison to Yazd Prison; a transfer that, according to her relatives, was carried out to intensify pressures. Reports indicate that after the transfer, greater restrictions have been imposed on her, including cutting off access to medical services, imposing restrictions on communications, and repeated security threats.
Human Rights Violations in Parisa Kamali’s Case
Parisa Kamali’s case is a clear example of inhuman treatment, deliberate neglect of a prisoner’s health, and systematic deprivation of fundamental rights.
Violated Articles:
- § Article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment — Deprivation of treatment and psychological pressure are clear instances of inhuman treatment.
- § Article 9 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Prohibition of arbitrary arrest and detention — The claim of “disappearance of file” is a sign of the arbitrariness of the judicial process.
- § Article 10 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Right to humane treatment of prisoners — Neglect of her medical condition is a clear violation of this article.
- § Nelson Mandela Rules (Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners): Access to medical services, prohibition of inhuman punishments, and right to case review — All violated in Parisa Kamali’s case.