Additional Name(s): Shiva Kashani-Nejad (Samieian), Shiva Kashaninezhad (Samieian), شیوا کاشانی نژاد

Gender: Female

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: July/19/2023

Date of Release: August/10/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Shiva Kashani-Nejad

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Shiva Kashani-Nejad was detained in relation to her religious belief and activity.

On July 19, 2023, security forces from Ministry of Intelligence reportedly arrested Kashani-Nejad from her home in Rasht, Gilan province, in relation to her being Baha’i. Her whereabouts remain unknown following her arrest.

On August 10, 2023, Kashani-Nejad was released on bail

Kashani-Nejad’s daughter, Anisa Samieian, and son-in-law, Vesal Momtazi, were recently sentenced related to their religious belief and activity.

Related Cases: Mojgan Samimi, Vesal Momtazi

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