Bibi Zahra Mousavi, a 21-year-old political prisoner from Fariman who has been in detention since January 20, was transferred in recent days from the women’s political ward of Mashhad’s Vakilabad Prison to the quarantine ward and subsequently to the women’s general ward, a move that has heightened concerns among her family and relatives regarding her safety and health.
According to published reports, Mousavi, who was previously held in the “Aramesh” ward, the special ward for female political prisoners, was transferred on Monday to Women’s Ward One, a facility where ordinary prisoners, including those convicted of serious crimes and drug-related offenses, are held.
The charges brought against her are cited as “participating in protests,” “propaganda and incitement to commit crimes,” “establishing a group,” and “acting against national security.” Mousavi, whose mother is Iranian and father is Afghan, was the breadwinner for her family before her arrest.
Informed sources state that Bibi Zahra Mousavi spent approximately four months of her detention period in solitary confinement. According to the issued verdict, she has been sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in prison, of which six and a half years are suspended, leaving an enforceable sentence of four years of discretionary imprisonment.
