Rashidi Aghdam, Ali Ashraf Ali Ashraf

Person/Entity:
Person
Also Known As:
Rostami Aghdam, Ali Ashraf
Sanctioned by U.S:
No
Sanctioned by EU:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by EU:
2013-03-12
Sanctioned by U.K.:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by U.K.:
2020-12-31
Sanctioned by Canada:
No
Sanctioned by Australia:
No
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EU Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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Canadian Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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Description

"Former head of Evin Prison, appointed in mid-2012. During his tenure, conditions in the prison deteriorated and reports referenced intensified ill-treatment of prisoners. In October 2012, nine female prisoners went on hunger strike in protest of the violation of their rights and violent treatment by prison guards." 1

"Position: (1) Deputy Director General for Health and Rehabilitation of the General Directorate of the Prisons of Tehran (2) Former Head of Evin Prison Other Information... Former Head of Evin Prison, appointed in mid-2012. During his tenure, conditions in the prison deteriorated and reports referenced intensified ill-treatment of prisoners. In October 2012, nine female prisoners went on hunger strike in protest of the violation of their rights and violent treatment by prison guards." 2

Sources:

1. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/

2. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/

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