Suspected Stroke of Jaber Sakhravi, an Arab political prisoner in Sheiban Prison, Ahwaz

Human rights activists in Ahwaz have reported on the deteriorating physical condition and suspected stroke of the political prisoner Jaber Sakhravi. According to this report, on Friday, July 5th, 1403, due to the severity of his illness, Jaber Sakhravi fell into a coma and lost consciousness.

As a result of this incident, his speech has become slow and unintelligible, with his mouth slanting. Jaber Sakhravi suffers from multiple sclerosis, paralysis of the right leg, testicular swelling, and stomach pain. Despite his family purchasing all necessary medications, no attention has been given to his transfer and treatment in a hospital outside the prison. He has repeatedly requested medical transfer to an external hospital for treatment from judicial authorities and prison officials, but his and his family’s requests have been denied.

Jaber Sakhravi, son of Ghahami, 31 years old, a computer science graduate from Ahwaz, was arrested by the intelligence agency on 3/23/1393 and tried by the Revolutionary Court of Ahwaz, Judge “Shabouni,” on charges of actions against national security and membership in opposition groups to the Islamic Republic of Iran. He was sentenced to 14 and a half years, which was later reduced to 12 years and 5 months upon review by Judge “Saeed Koosha” in Branch 16.

Jaber Sakhravi has spent ten years without medical leave in Karoun prisons and then Sheiban Prison, with two years remaining on his sentence.

It is hoped that this political prisoner receives treatment from specialized medical professionals to restore his health.

Hossein Bouazar originates from Ahwaz and stands as a fervent champion for human rights. Deeply connected to his Ahwazi Arab heritage, his literary works illuminate the adversities faced by this community. An outspoken critic of the Iranian regime, Hossein bravely highlights the grave human rights violations inflicted upon the Ahwazi Arabs. Through his compelling narratives, he seeks to amplify international consciousness of the challenges the Ahwazi Arabs encounter. His prose resonates as a defiant call for a world that upholds the inherent rights of every individual, irrespective of their ethnic roots or background.

Ahwazi Centre for Human Rights