Political Prisoner Massoud Aghaei Transferred to Ghezelhesar Prison

27 , January , 2011
Religious activist and engineer Massoud Aghaei was taken to the Quarantine Ward of Evin Prison on Monday in order to be transferred to the Karaj Ghezelhesar Prison.
Despite the widespread outbreak of the flu virus in Gehzelhesar Prison, Massoud Aghaei and Alireza Farzaneh, another post-election detainee, have been transferred to the prison from Ward 350 of Evin.
Evin officials have stated that the reason for the transfer is the incompatibility of their charges with those of Ward 350 prisoners. However, many of Ward 350 prisoners have similar charges such as disturbing public order during the post-election protests.
Ghezelhesar Prison does not have a political prisoner and the 2 individuals have to serve their sentences with regular prisoners.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Since the court verdict for Aghaei has not stated anything about exile, the transfer is considered to be unlawful.       Aghaei is suffering from Bronchitis and Asthma. His family is greatly concerned since he has a high chance of developing pneumonia due to the flu outbreak in prison and his medical condition.
Massoud Aghaei is one of elite construction managers from Khoramshahr’s reconstruction during Musavi’s presidency. He was previously arrested due to political activities and was later released on bail. He was arrested last year along with his wife Badrolsadat Mofidi, secretary of the Journalists Union. He was sentenced to 6 months of imprisonment by the 6th Branch of Revolutionary Court for participating in the post-election protests.
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