Sayed Ali Akbar Mousavi-Kho’ini, a former member of Iran’s Parliament and current Head of the Alumni Association of Iran has reportedly been tortured and ill-treated since his arrest and detention on 12 June 2006. He was arrested with at least 69 others during a peaceful demonstration in Tehran, to call for changes to the legal discrimination against women in Iran.

Minister of Justice and Spokesman for the Judiciary, Jamal Karimi-Rad, stated that 42 women and 28 men had been arrested for participating in what he alleged was an illegal demonstration. When questioned about the reports of beatings by police, he said: "If there was any beating, it will be reviewed."

According to reports Sayed Ali Akbar Mousavi-Kho’ini is been held in solitary confinement and has yet to be officially charged. It is reported that he was beaten during his arrest suffered head injuries as a result and according to sources has been denied adequate medical attention for his injuries. Concerns have also been raised regarding his mental health with sources alleging that he has been suffering from sleep deprivation and may have been fed psychoactive drugs. Front Line is extremely concerned for the health and safety of Sayed Ali Mousavi Kho'ini and urges the Iranian authorities to grant the immediate and unconditional release of Sayed Ali Mousavi Kho'ini, ensure his treatment while detained adheres to the conditions set out in the Basic Principles for Treatment of Prisoners, adopted by General Assembly Resolution 45/111 and guarantee that all human rights defenders in Iran are able to operate free from restrictions and harassment.