Yazd Central Prison
19 Mar 2020
Fashafuyeh, Tehran
19 Mar 2020
19 Mar 2020
Parsilon Prison, Khorramabad
26 Mar 2020
Tabriz, northwest Iran
26 Mar 2020
27 Mar 2020
Saqqez, Kurdistan Province
Inmates of Saqqez prison in Kurdistan Province, western Iran, launched a riot on Friday afternoon local time, March 27, protesting refusal by authorities of the inhumane mullahs’ regime to release the prisoners despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis engulfing the entire country. About 80 inmates were able to flee the facility following clashes with units of the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) and prison guards.
28 Mar 2020
Mahabad, northwest Iran
Inmates in Mahabad prison located in northwest Iran launched a riot on Saturday, March 28, and many were able to flee the facility. This riot was launched as inmates were protesting regime authorities’ refusal to release prisoners despite the ongoing coronavirus epidemic across the country. This riot led to clashes between inmates and prison guards and gunfire was heard well into the night.
28 Mar 2020
29 Mar 2020
Adel Abad Prison, Shiraz, south-central Iran
Inmates in Adel Abad Prison of Shiraz, a major city in south-central Iran, launched a riot on Sunday night local time, March 29. Reports indicate a large number of prisoners are infected with coronavirus and authorities have not been providing any medical care or necessary supplies. Many inmates have been able to flee this prison, reports indicate, and various local sources are reporting hearing gunfire from the vicinity of Adel Abad Prison. In Shiraz, the intersection leading to the prison, the district of Adel Abad, Paramount and Mianrud was completely blocked by security forces to prevent the prisoners from escaping. Further reports indicate the prison was completely encircled by security forces and gunfire continuing well into the night.
30 Mar 2020
Tabriz Central Prison, northwest Iran
Inmates of wards 12 and 15 in Tabriz Central Prison, located in northwest Iran, launched a protest rally on Monday night local time, March 30, after reports broadcast by the regime’s state TV claiming other than dangerous prisoners all inmates in this facility have been released. The inmates in these two wards were heard shouting in one voice: “We are not dangerous and yet we are in jail” and “Shame on you! Shame on you!”. One source said the atmosphere in this facility is very tense and inmates could be heard protesting and shouting, “Shame on you!” during a phone call. Further reports indicate that the families of the inmates at Sheyban prison gathered in front of the facility on Tuesday night and demanded authorities to release their loved ones. The guards responded by opening fire and shooting tear gas at the protesters. Other videos show 30 ambulances being shuttled into the facility. According to some reports, the guards have murdered several prisoners during the riot.
30 Mar 2020
31 Mar 2020
Urmia, northwest Iran
In Urmia, northwest Iran, regime authorities launched a vicious attack against inmates of this city’s prison on Tuesday night local time, March 31. Reports indicate the attack took place after a number of the inmates intended to launch a riot, yet authorities had previously learned of their intentions. Following this attack, the Urmia prison authorities pulled out eight death row inmates from wards 14 and 15, dragging them outside and transferred them to the prison courtyard. Units of the anti-riot guard forces initially blindfolded these inmates, chained their feet and cuffed their hands behind their backs. All eight inmates were transferred to an unknown location.
1 Apr 2020
Yazd Central Prison, central Iran
More than 1,000 inmates of Yazd Central Prison in central Iran held a rally on Wednesday morning local time, April 1, protesting the threat of coronavirus spreading in the facility, the authorities’ refusal to provide even temporary leave, and forcing them to participate in mass prayers and religious ceremonies. This gathering was held in the prison courtyard and authorities responded by dispatching security units to launch a ruthless attack against the inmates, leaving at least five prisoners wounded as a result. Reports indicate inmates of wards 6 and 8 held this gathering in the prison courtyard, and authorities ordered the prison’s security guards to launch a vicious attack with batons. The angry inmates showed resistance and responded by breaking the ward’s windows. Units of anti-riot guards were then ordered to station inside and in areas adjacent to the facility.
1 Apr 2020
