Additional Name(s): Faraz Haghighatjo, فراز حقیقت جو

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: December/10/2022

Date of Release: February/8/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Faraz Haghighatjoo

Extra Bio Info:

Faraz Haghighatjoo was detained for his religious belief and activity.

On December 10, 2022, authorities in Shiraz reportedly arrested Haghighatjoo in relation to his being Baha'i. He was sent to Adel-Abad Prison. Authorities confiscated personal belongings from Haghighatjoo's home. 

On February 8, 2023, Haghighatjoo was released.

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