Six MPs to visit Evin Prison
Six MPs to visit Evin Prison

TEHRAN – Deputy Majlis Speaker Ali Motahari said on Sunday that a team comprising six parliamentarians will soon visit the Evin Prison to see the condition of individuals arrested during the recent unrest. It comprises of members of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee as well as Legal and Judicial Committee, Motahari was quoted […]

TEHRAN – Deputy Majlis Speaker Ali Motahari said on Sunday that a team comprising six parliamentarians will soon visit the Evin Prison to see the condition of individuals arrested during the recent unrest.

It comprises of members of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee as well as Legal and Judicial Committee, Motahari was quoted by IRNA as saying.

The lawmaker further said that only 20 individuals are still in prison and others have been released.

He also said the lawmakers will examine the case of a detained man who committed suicide in prison.