In a concerning development on February 15, 2025, political prisoners Ali Moezi and Akbar Bagheri, along with death row inmates Esmail Fekri and Mohsen Langarneshin, were abruptly transferred from the infamous Evin Prison to Qezelhessar Prison. This sudden move raises alarms about the conditions these prisoners might face in their new location, particularly given Moezi’s fragile health condition, compounded by years of imprisonment.
Ali Moezi, aged 72, is a veteran of resistance against the Iranian regime, having endured multiple arrests since the 1980s. With over 18 years behind bars, he suffers from serious health ailments. His latest sentencing of over six years was for “assembly and collusion against national security” and “propaganda against the regime,” with allegations tied to his connections with the dissident group, PMOI/MEK.
Ali Moezi and Akbar Bagheri were transferred from Evin Prison to Qezelhessar Prison on February 15, 2025. Moezi has spent 18 years in prison and suffers from various ailments, while Bagheri was re-arrested after previously serving six years. The Iranian Resistance calls for international intervention for their release due to deteriorating human rights conditions.
The conditions and treatment of political prisoners like Moezi and Bagheri underscore the urgent need for international scrutiny and intervention. The Iranian Resistance urges global human rights bodies to act swiftly in advocating for their release and addressing the alarming human rights violations within Iranian prisons. Ensuring the security and well-being of these individuals remains crucial as their lives hang in the balance.
Original Source: www.ncr-iran.org
