Sevada Aghasar

Additional Name(s): سوادا آغاسر

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Iran

Ethnic Group: Armenian

Religion or Belief: Christian – Orthodox

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 5 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: July/4/2017

Date of Release: July//2019

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Practicing Religion as a Convert Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Illegal Assembly

Sevada Aghasar

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Sevada Aghasar was imprisoned for his religious activity and being associated with religious converts. 

In August 2013, authorities arrested Aghasar at the workplace of a friend in Karaj. He was reportedly denied access to a lawyer. 

In March 2014, Asghar was released after posting bail.

In April 2015, Asghar was reportedly sentenced to five years in prison for “action against national security through collusion and gathering."  Asghar remained out of prison on bail, until his appeal was rejected.

On July 4, 2017, Asghar was taken into state custody to begin serving his sentence at Evin Prison.

In May 2018, Asghar was granted a short release from prison.

In April 2019, Asghar was granted another short release from prison.

In July 2019, Asghar was released conditionally from prison.