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Melika Qaragozlu was detained in relation to protesting religious freedom conditions.

On July 13, 2022, authorities arrested Qaragozlu, a student activist, reportedly after she…

Zahra Sedighi-Hamadani was imprisoned for her human rights work in support of the LGBTQI+ community.

On October 27, 2021, authorities detained Sedighi-Hamadani in Urumieh,…

Salma al-Shehab was imprisoned for her women's rights activism opposing state-imposed religious systems as well as her religious identity.

On January 15, 2021, authorities arrested al-…

Zafar Ali is detained for his religious activity.

In July 2022, police in Faisalabad arrested Ali and his father for sacrificing animals on the Eid al-Adha holiday.…

Arshad Pervaiz is detained for his religious activity.

In July 2022, police in Faisalabad arrested Pervaiz and his son for sacrificing animals on the Eid al-Adha holiday.…

Saeed Ahmad is detained for his religious activity.

On July 10, 2022, police in Faisalabad arrested Ahmad and other Ahmadis for sacrificing animals on the Eid-ul-Adha holiday…

Shakeel Ahmad is detained for his religious activity.

In July 2022, police in Faisalabad arrested Ahmad and other Ahmadis for sacrificing animals on the Eid al-Adha holiday.…

Mukhtar Ahmad is detained for his religious activity.

In July 2022, police in Faisalabad arrested Ahmad and other Ahmadis for sacrificing animals on the Eid al-Adha…

Mahsa Amini was detained and died in state custody in relation to state-imposed religious dress.

In September 2022, police tasked with enforcing public morals in Tehran arrested Amini for…

Hamid Gharehassanlou is imprisoned on religiously oriented charges for protesting religious freedom conditions. 

On November 4, 2022, authorities in Karaj arrested Gharehassanlou,…