TEHRAN -- An Iranian citizen imprisoned in Sweden has been subjected to violence and torture, Iran’s ambassador to Stockholm says after meeting him in prison.
“After 20 days of follow-up, I managed to meet an Iranian citizen in prison,” Ahmad Masoumifar said in a Twitter thread.
“Evidence points to the use of violence and violations of: Articles 1, 12 and 16 of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (1984), Articles 7, 9, 10 and 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966), and Articles 3, 5 and 7 of the European Convention on Human Rights (1950),” Masoumifar said.
He explained that a complaint was submitted by lawyers to the relevant judicial body over the issue.
In a note to the Foreign Ministry and the Justice Ministry, the envoy said, “I called for an independent investigation into the violation of the prisoner’s rights, the prevention of a checkup by the doctor, the desecration of religious beliefs, and the infliction of physical and mental torture on the Iranian citizen.”
Masoumifar added that he will pursue the case until reaching a convincing outcome.
Late last month, the Iranian ambassador revealed that “an Iranian was severely beaten on Eid al-Ghadir by officers at a Swedish detention center.”
He pledged to pursue the issue and said he had requested an immediate visit to the prisoner to ensure his health.
Two days later, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said Iran had officially protested to the Swedish government about the issue.
“This issue is still being pursued in bilateral and diplomatic channels,” Khatibzadeh added during a press conference on August 1.