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Iran: Suspension of all visits at women’s ward of Evin prison

Iran: Suspension of all visits at women’s ward of Evin prisonNCRI – In reaction to memorial services held by female prisoners in the honor of Shirin Alam Houli who was executed on May 9, the authorities suspended all their family visits.

The authorities at the women’s ward of Evin prison announced that participation of female political prisoners in the mourning ceremonies held for their executed cellmate Shirin Alam Houli has led to cancellation of family visits this week.

Women political prisoners are allowed to meet their relatives once a month.

Shirin Alam Houli was executed on May 9 along with four others without prior notice.