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Fatemeh Sepehri is imprisoned for criticizing state-imposed religious policies. 

On September 21, 2022, security forces arrested Sepehri following the outbreak of nationwide protests…

Mojahed Kourkour is imprisoned and sentenced to death on false charges justified on a religious basis. 

On December 20, 2022, authorities in Ahvaz arrested Kourkour in a violent raid on a…

Elaheh Mohammadi was imprisoned for reporting on religious freedom conditions.

On September 29, 2022, authorities arrested Mohammadi in relation to her reporting on the funeral of Mahsa…

Payam Vali is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On September 24, 2022, authorities in Karaj arrested Vali reportedly in relation to his being Baha'i. Security officers…

Fariba Kamalabadi is imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.

On July 31, 2022, security forces arrested Kamalabadi in Tehran after raiding her home.

In December 2022, it…

Mahvash Sabet is imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.

On July 31, 2022, security forces arrested Sabet in Tehran after raiding her home. Security forces allegedly broke her…

Afif Naeimi is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On July 31, 2022, security forces arrested Naeimi in Karaj after raiding his home.

On December 13, 2022, Naeimi was…

Y Tup Knul is detained for his religious belief and activity.

On October 6, 2020, authorities arrested Knul for his affiliation with the Degar Protestant Church, a religious movement not…

Ho Duc Hoa was imprisoned in relation to his religious activity. 

In late July/early August 2011, authorities arrested Hoa, a Catholic social activist, journalist, and community organizer…

Vuong Tan Son is imprisoned for his religious activity. 

On February 10, 2012, authorities arrested Son, a member of the Buddhist An Dan Dai Dao religious group, and reportedly charged him…