Additional Name(s): پویا نوروزی

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: December/11/2022

Date of Release: February/8/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Pouya Nowroozi

Extra Bio Info:

Pouya Nowroozi was detained for his religious belief and activity.

On December 11, 2022, authorities in Shiraz reportedly arrested Nowroozi in relation to his being Baha'i. Authorities confiscated personal belongings and searched his workplace and home.

On February 8, 2023, Nowroozi was released.

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