At Least 1,500 Iran Death Row Prisoners Sew Lips Shut In Protest Against Rising Executions | Video

Published 28 July 2026 · india

At Least 1,500 Iran Death Row Prisoners Sew Lips Shut In Protest Against Rising Executions | Video Published By, Last Updated: July 29, 2026, 00:28

At Least 1,500 Iran Death Row Prisoners Sew Lips Shut In Protest Against Rising Executions | Video Published By, Last Updated: July 29, 2026, 00:28 IST The hunger strike began two weeks ago after six prisoners convicted on drug-related charges were moved to solitary confinement ahead of their possible executions. News18 At least 1,500 death row prisoners at Iran’s largest jail have sewn their lips shut as part of a mass hunger strike against a surge in executions, according to rights groups. The protest at Ghezel Hesar prison near Tehran comes amid growing concerns over the use of the death penalty in cases linked to drug offences and anti-government protests.

Prisoners demand end to executions According to Iranian rights groups, the hunger strike began two weeks ago after six prisoners convicted on drug-related charges were moved to solitary confinement ahead of their possible executions, The Guardian reported. Videos shared by rights organisations based outside Iran show prisoners gathered inside the prison, holding placards reading “No to Executions" and chanting “Be our voice". La grève de la faim des détenus de l’unité 2 de la prison de Qezel Hesar #Iran est entrée dans son quatorzième jour. #StopExecutionsInIranDes centaines de prisonniers condamnés à mort continuent de refuser leur ration alimentaire pour protester contre la reprise des… pic.twitter.com/zMHbhP5jkh— csdhi.org (@CSDHI) July 27, 2026 In one video, a prisoner says he decided to sew his lips shut after officials failed to respond to the hunger strike.

The footage shows another prisoner using a needle and thread to stitch his lips together. Other prisoners called for medical help, saying some inmates’ health conditions were worsening. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers,... Read More Location: Iran First Published: July 29, 2026, 00:28 IST News world At Least 1,500 Iran Death Row Prisoners Sew Lips Shut In Protest Against Rising Executions | Video Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.

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