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Mariam Al Qisoom is imprisoned in relation to human rights and civil rights work for a religious community.
In February 2019, authorities reportedly arrested Qisoom in relation to her…
Nourah al-Qahtani is imprisoned in relation to possessing religious materials.
On July 4, 2021, officers of the Presidency of State Security arrested al-Qahtani for her online activities,…
Nasrin Soutudeh was detained on a religious basis.
On October 29, 2023, Iranian authorities arrrested Soutudeh, an Iranian human rights activist and lawyer, during the funeral of Armita…
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.…
Anooshavan Avedian is imprisoned for his religious activity.
On August 21, 2020, agents with the Ministry of Intelligence Service arrested Avedian, a house church leader, after raiding a…
Mohammed al-Ghamdi is imprisoned and sentenced to death for expressing support for religious prisoners of conscience.
On June 11, 2022, security forces in Mecca arrested al-Ghamdi outside…
Fathi Mohammad Naghshbandi is detained for his religious activity.
On August 20, 2023, authorities reportedly arrested Naghshbandi, the imam and Friday prayer leader in Rask, while he was…
Abdollah Barahouie is detained in relation to protesting religious freedom conditions.
On August 12, 2023, authorities reportedly arrested Barahouie, a scholar at the Madineh al-Oloum…
Abdolaziz Omarzahi is detained in relation to protesting religious freedom conditions.
On April 30, 2023, authorities arrested Omarzahi, a lecturer at the Makki seminary school in Zahedan…
Abdulmajid Moradzahi is detained for protesting religious freedom conditions.
On January 30, 2023, authorities arrested Moradzahi, a prominent Sunni cleric, during protests in Zahedan…