Iran, Zahedan; A prisoner died due to lack of medical care in Zahedan Prison

According to a report filed from the eastern city of Zahedan, Iran, Shafi Mohammad Tanoumand, a prisoner suffering of illness died due to lack of medical attention in Zahedan Central Prison.
This prisoner was suffering from brain malaria which he had caught inside the prison. He was not provided any medical treatments and was not allowed to seek medical care outside the prison through his family. Lack of care and attention which is common under the cruel rule of the clerical regime in Iran led to the loss of his life.