Additional Name(s): Моисеенко Владимир Павлович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Unknown

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: May//2022

Date of Sentencing: June/20/2023

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Vladimir Moiseenko

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Vladimir Moiseenko is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

In or around May 2022, authorities reportedly detained Moiseenko after accusing him of organizing Jehovah's Witness religious services. 

On June 20, 2023, the Taganrog City Court sentenced Moiseenko to six years in prison for “organizing the activities of a public or religious association or other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-1 RCC).

On August 23, 2023, the Rostov Regional Court upheld Moiseenko's sentence.

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Additional Name(s): Shabnam Tebyanyan, شبنم تبیانیان

Gender: Female

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: August/21/2023

Date of Release: August/27/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Shabnam Tebianian

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Shabnam Tebianian was detained for her religious belief and activity.

On August 21, 2023, security forces arrested Tebianian in Semnan City. Authorities reportedly conducted a thorough search of her home and confiscated personal belongings, including books, computers and mobile phones. 

On August 27, 2023, Tebianian was reportedly released on bail from Semnan Prison. 

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Additional Name(s): آنیسا فنائیان

Gender: Female

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: August/21/2023

Date of Release: August//2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Anisa Fanaian

Extra Bio Info:

Anisa Fanaian was detained for her religious belief and activity.

On August 21, 2023, security forces arrested Fanaian at her home in Semnan City. Authorities reportedly conducted a thorough search of her home and confiscated personal belongings, including books, computers and mobile phones.

On August 27/28, 2023, Fanaian was reportedly released on bail from Semnan Prison. 

Fanaian has previously been imprisoned for her religious beliefs. 

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