Marjan Davari

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Marjan Davari is imprisoned for her religious association and translation of religious texts.

In September 2015, authorities arrested Davari, a translator and a former researcher at the Rah-e-Marefat Institute for Metaphysical Studies and Research, at her family home. She was initially held in Rajai Shahr Prison. She was later transferred to Evin Prison, where she was subjected to prolonged solitary confinement. During this time, Davari was also denied proper medical care and access to a lawyer.  She reportedly suffered from severe joint pain.

On March 12, 2017, it was revealed that Davari had been sentenced to death. According to United For Iran, Davari had been accused of "sinful relations, assembly and conspiracy against the regime, membership in Eckankar religious group based on the books Ms. Davari has translated, and corruption on earth." United For Iran also reported that the ruling had originally been issued in January/Februrary 2017.

On January 6, 2018, it was reported that the Supreme Court had rejected Davari's death sentence.

Human Rights Activists New Agency reports that Davari was tried in January 2019 and subsequently sentenced to 75 years in prison. Davari is expected to serve 25 years in prison as the sentences run concurrently.

In May 2019, Davari's case was reportedly retried, and she was subsequently sentenced to death again.

On an unspecified date, the Supreme Court rejected Davari's death sentence again.

In October 2020, it was reported that Davari was living in inhumane prison condition in Qarchak Prison.

In October 2021, it was reported Davari had been released on leave.  There have been no reports indicating her return yet.