Additional Name(s): آنیسا فنائیان
Gender: Female
Perpetrator: Iran
Religion or Belief: Bahá`í
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Date of Detainment: August/21/2023
Date of Release: August//2023
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Anisa Fanaian was detained for her religious belief and activity.
On August 21, 2023, security forces arrested Fanaian at her home in Semnan City. Authorities reportedly conducted a thorough search of her home and confiscated personal belongings, including books, computers and mobile phones.
On August 27/28, 2023, Fanaian was reportedly released on bail from Semnan Prison.
Fanaian has previously been imprisoned for her religious beliefs.
Photo attributed to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA)
"شبنم تبیانیان و انیسا فنائیان شهروندان بهائی با تودیع وثیقه آزاد شدند" Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA)
HRANA English, Tweet, September 5, 2023
ARAM Iran, Tweet, August 21, 2023