GROWING CONCERNS ABOUT THE CONDITION OF MOHAMMAD-JAVAD VAFAEI, A POLITICAL PRISONER SENTENCED TO DEATH

Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, a political prisoner sentenced to death, was taken out of the general ward of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad and transferred to solitary confinement for unknown reasons, an action that has heightened the concerns of his family and relatives regarding his physical condition and safety.

This transfer was carried out without any clear explanation from prison authorities, and so far no official information has been provided about the reason for this decision.

A source close to Mr. Vafaei Sani’s family confirmed the news, saying: “His sudden transfer to solitary confinement, especially given his death sentence, has created serious concerns about his condition and fate.”

Mohammad-Javad Vafaei Sani is a well-known political prisoner in Mashhad and, in recent years, has faced a death sentence in a security-related case. Transferring prisoners sentenced to death to solitary confinement is typically met with significant sensitivity and worry, particularly when the reason for the move is unclear and communication or access to information becomes restricted.

The family of this political prisoner has called for an immediate and transparent explanation regarding his situation.

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