Detainee Sirin Saeedi endures brutal detention conditions in Damon prison

The Commission of Detainees’ Affairs reported today that 56-year-old Sirin Mohammad As’ad Saeedi, from the village of Beit Lid near Tulkarm, is currently held under appalling conditions in Damon Prison. Despite suffering from a pituitary gland disorder and severe allergies, Saeedi remains in detention without adequate medical care, relying on essential medications to manage her health.

According to the Commission’s legal representative, Saeedi was subjected to repeated strip searches following her arrest, a clear violation of her dignity and rights. Her detention conditions are described as degrading and inhumane, particularly as she was arrested during the harsh winter months and has been repeatedly subjected to verbal abuse and humiliation by prison guards.

Saeedi has also raised serious concerns about sudden and aggressive nighttime raids carried out by guards on her cell, further exacerbating the psychological pressure she faces.

She is denied even the most basic necessities. Prison authorities have confiscated her clothing and shoes, leaving her in dire need of proper clothing, personal hygiene items, and sanitary supplies. During a recent lawyer visit, she revealed that women detainees are forced to remain dressed in prayer garments at all times due to the constant threat of sudden cell inspections.

Currently, 35 Palestinian women are held in Damon Prison, all suffering under similarly harsh and degrading conditions. They are provided with insufficient and poor-quality food, and are only allowed to shower during the short recess period at 7:00 a.m.