FARHAD MOHSENI LOST HIS LIFE UNDER CUSTODY

June 16, 2008 

According to a report by the Association of Political Prisoners of Azarbaijan, Farhad Mohseni-Negarestan (photo left) - 25 years old and an Azari political activist - was murdered through excessive electric shocks administered during attempts to obtain confessions from him by the Islamic Republic’s Ministry of Intelligence & Security (MOIS)

His family believes Farhad’s death was due to excessive electric shocks administered to elicit confession.

His family was told that his dead body was found in Anal Golou Park (Shah Golou) in the city of Tabriz - Azarbaijan Province. His body was handed over to government medics last Wednesday, and was buried the next day without conducting post-mortem to determine the cause of death. Farhad was abducted two weeks earlier in the mentioned Park by government authorities in civilian clothing. Repeated enquiries by his family were dismissed.

Based on Farhad’s history of political activism as well as a political prisoner, claims that reasons for Farhad’s death or (suicide) are unknown are false, and are aimed at misleading the public. 

 

Also Amnesty International announced  that:


Turk activist killed under torture

Farhad Mohseni Negarestan had killed under torture while he was interrogated by Iranian intelligence service. Age 25, he was arrested 2 years ago while he was injured by shot during demonstration which took place in Azerbaijan, in North West of Iran.

The government also threatened his family if they speak out about their son death, will persecute. They also spread the rumours that he committed suicide. His body had buried without having any post-mortem examination.

There is some report suggesting he died under interrogation and while using electric shock on him.

Reza Washahi a researcher on minorities told IMHRO that death of Mr
Farhad Mohseni Negarestan clearly shows what is going on in prison for Turk activist.

IMHRO condemning the murder of Mr Farhad Mohseni Negarestan and asking for full investigation and holding those who involve to account.