Escaping Death: The New Reality for Iran's Imprisoned Dissidents
Sayeh Seydal, an Iranian dissident, narrowly escaped death when Israeli missiles hit Tehran's Evin Prison. The strikes killed over 70 people and led to increased crackdowns on activists. Many fear a potential wave of executions against political prisoners, exacerbating the state's oppressive conditions.
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Sayeh Seydal, an Iranian dissident incarcerated in Tehran's infamous Evin Prison, narrowly escaped death amid a missile strike by Israel. The attack, targeting the prison known for political inmates, resulted in the deaths of at least 71 people, according to Iranian officials.
Families of those detained are desperate to learn the fates of their loved ones as heightened security crackdowns loom over the country. The attack adds to existing fears of possible executions, reviving chilling memories of Iran's history of wartime injustices.
As activists express concerns about the intensified crackdowns, Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi emphasizes the need for strengthening civil movements. Seydal's poignant calls for help underscore the dire circumstances facing Iran's political prisoners.
(With inputs from agencies.)

