Additional Name(s): سینا شهری

Gender: Male

Current Location: Tabliz Prison, Tabliz

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 8 Months' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: September/27/2023

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Belief

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

Sina Shahri

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Sina Shahri is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On January 17, 2022, authorities in Tabriz arrested Shahri at his home reportedly in relation to his being Baha'i. Authorities reportedly confiscated some of his personal belongings, including religious materials. 

In February 2022, Shahri was released on bail.

On an unspecified date, a court reportedly sentenced Shahri to eight months in prison for “propaganda against the regime."

On an unspecified date, the Court of Appeal of East Azarbaijan province reportedly confirmed Shahri's sentence.

On September 27, 2023, Shahri reported to Tabriz Prison to begin serving his sentence. 

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