Families of PMOI members undergo harsh treatment for visiting their loved ones in Ashraf City

July 27, 2007

NCRI - The inhuman mullahs’ regime has punished families of members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI) for having visited their loved ones in Ashraf City (home to the members of POMI in Iraq).

The detainees have been tortured, disdained and were denied visit from their family members. After weeks of imprisonment, only a hand full have been released on bail on the condition of not having any more contacts with their loved ones in Ashraf City. In a number cases, the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) agents officially have put their residence under constant surveillance.

The rest of the detainees are still in captivity. The Iranian regime is trying vehemently to have them participate in television confessions.

The families of PMOI members are “charged” with visiting their loved ones in Ashraf City. The MOIS is shedding crocodile tears for the POMI members that the organization does not allow its members to have regular visits with the families.

The Iranian Resistance called on all international human rights organizations to condemn the suppression of families of the members of PMOI and called for urgent measures to free the detainees.

Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran
July 27, 2007