Additional Name(s): پویا صراف

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: November/2/2022

Date of Release: March/13/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Pooya Saraf

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Pooya Saraf was detained for his religious belief and activity.

On November 2, 2022, authorities in Karaj detained Saraf and searched his workplace and home, confiscating electronics and other personal belongings.

On March 13, 2023, Saraf was released on bail.

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Gender: Male

Current Location: MR-E/16, Bayramali, Mary Region

Perpetrator: Turkmenistan

Ethnic Group: Turkmen

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 12 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Sentencing: August/15/2017

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Praying Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Hate Speech Illicit Financing

Myratdurdy Shamyradow

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Myratdurdy Shamyradow is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

Between May and June 2017, authorities arrested five people, including Shamyradow, for meeting together to study the writings of Said Nursi and pray.

On August 15, 2017, the Balkan Regional Court in Balkanabat sentenced Shamyradow to 12 years in prison for “inciting social, national, ethnic, racial or religious hostility” (Art. 177-3 TCC), “participating in an organized criminal group” (Art. 275-2 TCC), and “financing of criminal structures” (Art. 275.1-2 TCC).

On July 11, 2018, the Supreme Court in Ashgabat upheld Shamyradow’s sentence.

Shamyradow is married.

Related Cases: Jumanazar Hojambetow, Begejik Begejikow, Ahmet Mammetdurdyyew, Meret Owezow

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Additional Name(s): Meret Hydyrowich Owezow

Gender: Male

Current Location: MR-E/16, Bayramali, Mary Region

Perpetrator: Turkmenistan

Ethnic Group: Turkmen

Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 12 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Sentencing: August/15/2017

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Praying Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Hate Speech Illicit Financing

Meret Owezow

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Meret Owezow is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

Between May and June 2017, authorities arrested five people, including Owezow, for meeting together to study the writings of Said Nursi and pray.

On August 15, 2017, the Balkan Regional Court in Balkanabat sentenced Owezow to 12 years in prison for “inciting social, national, ethnic, racial or religious hostility” (Art. 177-3 TCC), “participating in an organized criminal group” (Art. 275-2 TCC), and “financing of criminal structures” (Art. 275.1-2 TCC).

On July 11, 2018, the Supreme Court in Ashgabat upheld Owezow’s sentence.

Owezow is married with four children. 

Related Cases: Jumanazar Hojambetow, Begejik Begejikow, Ahmet Mammetdurdyyew, Myratdurdy Shamyradow

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