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flag Forty-five Iranian female political prisoners condemned the death of Somayeh Rashidi, 42, on September 25, 2025, after she died in custody from untreated epilepsy.

flag Forty-five women political prisoners in Iran’s Qarchak Varamin Prison have condemned the death of Somayeh Rashidi, 42, on September 25, 2025, after she collapsed in prison and died at Mofatteh Hospital in Tehran. flag Rashidi, arrested in April 2025 for writing critical slogans, had a history of epilepsy and reportedly suffered repeated seizures while detained. flag Rights groups including CHRI, HRANA, and Hengaw allege prison authorities denied her timely medical care, dismissed her symptoms, and administered sedatives instead of proper treatment. flag Despite being granted bail, she lacked legal representation and was reportedly returned to her cell after deteriorating en route to hospital. flag Her death has drawn attention to systemic medical neglect in Iran’s prison system, particularly for political detainees, with calls for an independent investigation and urgent international action to prevent further deaths.

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