Additional Name(s): Mehri, سکینه بهجتی

Gender: Female

Current Location: Lakan Prison, Rasht

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment

Current Status: Not 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

Sakineh Behjati

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Sakineh Behjati is imprisoned for practicing her faith as a convert.

On May 14, 2020, authorities took Behjati, a member of the Church of Iran, into custody after being unable to pay bail. Previously, in February 2020, security forces reportedly raided a home Behjati was at, confiscated personal belongings and documents, and ordered her and her colleagues to appear for court.

On May 20, 2020, Behjati was released after paying a reduced bail.

In August 2020, Behjati was reportedly sentenced to two years in prison. Article 18 describes the charges as “acting against national security” and “spreading Zionist Christianity.”

In September 2020, Behjati's appeal was rejected.

On February 8, 2022, it was reported that Behjati had been summoned to begin serving her sentence.

In April 2022, it was reported that Behjati was sent to Lakan Prison in Rasht to serve her sentence.

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