Orumiyeh Prison

Person/Entity:
Entity
Also Known As:
Urmia Central Prison; Urmia Prison
Sanctioned by U.S:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by U.S:
2020-09-24
Sanctioned by EU:
No
Sanctioned by U.K.:
No
Sanctioned by Canada:
No
Sanctioned by Australia:
No
U.S Laws/EOs Sanctioned Under:
Section 106 of the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)
EU Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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U.K. Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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Canadian Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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Australian Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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Description

"Orumiyeh Prison has subjected members of ethnic and religious minority groups and political prisoners to abuse, including beatings and floggings." 1

Source:

1. https://2017-2021.state.gov/

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