The Fate of Rajavi's Prisoners? - 2003-04-27. Notice No. 2 from Ardshir Parhizkari, a former member of the Central Council of the Mojahedin. In light of recent developments in Iraq, the issue of the ambiguous fate of the prisoners of the Mojahedin organization remains, who were either in the organization's own prisons in Camp Ashraf and other camps in Iraq or handed over to the Iraqi intelligence service. Given that some of these individuals were former officials and commanders of the organization, their lives are at risk due to the information they possess, and there is a possibility that they could be eliminated by Rajavi. All cadres and officials of the Mojahedin organization who have managed to survive this ordeal in recent months and years (including Mr. Sobhani and Tayebi, etc.) have informed relevant organizations and human rights defenders worldwide and have sought help for the lives of these oppressed and defenseless individuals. It should be noted that every hour of delay in saving these victims' lives could be irreparable. Here, I must mention one of the commanders and old cadres of the organization and a member of the Central Council of the Mojahedin named Nasrollah Majidi (Commander Nasser), who disappeared in the summer of 1380 (2001) after being brutally beaten multiple times in Camp Homayoun in the Al-Amarah region. When I was imprisoned in the summer of 1380, I saw him several times in the prison yard, where he had become psychologically disturbed and was constantly screaming. Until one day in the autumn of 1380, Rajavi's guards attacked him, brutally beating him with 5-6 people, and when he lost consciousness, they threw him into the back of a Toyota jeep and took him away, after which there has been no information about him. Also, Mr. Mehdi Eftekhari, a former member of the political office of the Mojahedin and a member of the Executive Committee after 1364 (1985), who was referred to as a bait for the Ministry of Intelligence during Rajavi's trials in the summer of 1380, is currently unaccounted for. Additionally, Alireza Esfandiari, who was beaten in Camp Homayoun and disappeared in the summer of 1380, should be mentioned. It is worth noting that Alireza Esfandiari is the brother of Fereshteh Esfandiari (a Mojahedin television official and television program host who, according to the Mojahedin's claims, was assassinated years ago in Iraq). The number of these victims is very high, and during the summer trials of 1380, Mr. Rajavi spoke of 400 individuals. Here, I once again appeal to all relevant organizations and human rights bodies and individuals currently in Iraq to save the lives of the Mojahedin prisoners. Copy to: The Command of Allied Forces in Iraq, Amnesty International, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Red Cross. Ardshir Parhizkari, former member of the Central Council of the Mojahedin, a prisoner who escaped from the Mojahedin's prisons, 26.4.2003.
The Fate of Rajavi's Prisoners?
The article discusses the uncertain fate of prisoners affiliated with the Mojahedin organization in Iraq, particularly in light of recent political changes. It highlights the risks faced by former officials due to their knowledge and the possibility of their elimination by the organization's leadership. The author calls for international attention and intervention to save these individuals.
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📰 What Happened
The article discusses the uncertain fate of Mojahedin prisoners in Iraq, highlighting the risks they face from the organization's leadership and calling for international intervention to save them.
- Many prisoners are former officials of the Mojahedin, making them targets due to their knowledge.
- The author appeals to human rights organizations and international bodies for assistance in protecting these individuals.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Mojahedin, founded in the 1960s, has a controversial history, having been involved in armed resistance against the Iranian regime and facing accusations of cult-like practices.
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