Additional Name(s): Anna Khademi

Gender: Female

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: January/3/2023

Date of Release: January/28/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Practicing Religion as a Convert Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Anahita Khademi

Extra Bio Info:

Anahita Khademi was detained for practicing her religion as a convert.

On January 3, 2023, authorities in Bandar Anzali reportedly arrested Khademi after summoning her. She was transferred to Lakan Prison. On December 26, 2022, authorities reportedly arrested her husband Abdolreza Ali Haghnejad and other Christian converts during a Christmas service at a house church. Khademi was reportedly charged with “propaganda against the system” and “disturbing public opinion.”

On January 28, 2023, Khademi was released on bail.

Related Cases: Abdolreza Ali Haghnejad

Sources: