Shamsedin Kazemi

Position in 1988 massacre: Head of Dezful Prison; member of Dezful “Death Commission”

Present post and occupation: Unknown

He reportedly was a member of the “Death Commission” in Dezful’s UNESCO prison during the 1988 mass executions. He allegedly, together with the prosecutor Alireza Avaei and the representative of the Intelligence Ministry Naser, held court martial style interrogations by asking the prisoners whether they were ready to fight against the PMOI or not, and executed those who gave a negative response.