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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.
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.
Rashidi, arrested in April 2025 for writing critical slogans, had a history of epilepsy and reportedly suffered repeated seizures while detained.
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.
Despite being granted bail, she lacked legal representation and was reportedly returned to her cell after deteriorating en route to hospital.
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.
Cuarenta y cinco prisioneras políticas iraníes condenaron la muerte de Somayeh Rashidi, de 42 años, el 25 de septiembre de 2025, después de que ella murió bajo custodia por epilepsia no tratada.