The Iranian detained protester, who was hospitalized and comatose after his temporary release, died 20 days later.
Mehdi Zare Ashkezari’s funeral was held in Ashkezar, Yazd State, where his name was first mentioned as one of the detainees during the protest.
Ali Janaban, one of Mehdi’s friends in Bologna, Italy, confirmed reports that he fell into a coma “a few hours after his temporary release” and “died 20 days later as a result of torture while in custody.” did.
Mehdi was a university student in Bologna until two years ago, but returned to Iran because she needed support from her family.
Medhi’s death affected the university he was studying at and was picked up by several media outlets in Italy.
Ali Jenavan told Radio Farda that Mehdi, like many others, participated in the protests and was arrested.
“He was severely tortured there, had his nose and teeth broken, and then fell into a coma for 20 days,” he added.
Jennavan also said Mahdi’s colleagues and Iranians living in Italy were planning to hold a protest rally in Bologna over the next few days.
Many detainees have not been identified since riots against the clerical ruler broke out in Iran in mid-September, and in some cases, families feared the security forces would detain their loved ones. I was reluctant to make it public.
