Kurdish political prisoner's health worsens in Iran

Rights groups have reported a serious deterioration in the health of Kurdish political prisoner Shler Mam Qadri inside Urmia Prison in Iran after she was denied medical treatment despite suffering from breast cancer.

Kurdish political prisoner's health worsens in Iran
4 July, 2026   21:40
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According to rights reports released today, the 34-year-old prisoner from Mahabad urgently requires medical care after losing 27 kilograms (about 60 pounds) due to being deprived of medication and treatment for several months.

The Voice of Prisoners in Iran website stated that her condition has significantly worsened as a result of the continued denial of healthcare.

The report also noted that several other female political prisoners in Iranian prisons continue to be denied adequate medical services, with many suffering from various illnesses without receiving the necessary treatment.

ANHA