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Iran's Hunger Strike Against Executions Reaches 105 Weeks

1/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Iran's No to Execution Tuesdays hunger strike has reached its 105th week and expanded to 56 prisons, including Gorgan Prison.
The movement was started by political prisoners and has become a symbol of resistance, with families rallying to demand an end to executions and detainee releases.
Prisoners condemned the regime's response to the January 2026 uprising and warned of mass killings amid over 355 executions in January 2026.

History

Historical Context

In 1981, the Iranian government executed thousands of political prisoners during a brutal crackdown on dissent, with Amnesty International estimating over 4,000 deaths. This period marked a significant escalation in state violence following the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Today, families continue to protest against ongoing executions, reflecting a persistent struggle for human rights and accountability in Iran's authoritarian regime.

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Story summary

Iran's No to Execution Tuesdays hunger strike has reached its 105th week and expanded to 56 prisons, including Gorgan Prison.
The movement was started by political prisoners and has become a symbol of resistance, with families rallying to demand an end to executions and detainee releases.
Prisoners condemned the regime's response to the January 2026 uprising and warned of mass killings amid over 355 executions in January 2026.

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