Additional Name(s): Ayoob Poor-Rezazadeh, Ayoub Pourreza-Zadeh, ایوب پوررضازاده

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 5 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: May/8/2022

Date of Sentencing: April//2022

Date of Release: October//2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

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

Nature of Charges: Spreading Propaganda & False or Misleading Ideas, Information, or Materials

Ayub Pour Rezazadeh

Extra Bio Info:

Ayub Pour Rezazadeh was imprisoned for practicing his religion as a convert. 

In September 2021, authorities arrested Rezazadeh, a member of the Church of Iran, and others in Rasht reportedly in relation to their religious practice. Rezazadeh was reportedly held in solitary confinement. 

In October 2021, Rezazadeh was released on bail.

In April 2022, Branch 2 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court reportedly sentenced Rezazadeh to five years in prison for "propaganda against the state" (Art. 500 IPC). Article 18 reported the charge as “engaging in propaganda and education of deviant beliefs contrary to the holy Sharia” and “connections with foreign leaders."

On May 8, 2022, intelligence agents reportedly arrested Rezazadeh from his home.

In October 2023, Rezazadeh was reportedly granted conditional release from prison. He must report to the prison everyday to engage in compulsory work.

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