Additional Name(s): سعید ناصری

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: August/1/2022

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization

Saeed Naseri

Extra Bio Info:

Saeed Naseri was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On March 11, 2019, authorities arrested Naseri from his home in Tehran.

On April 17, 2019, Naseri was released on bail.

In February 2021, it was reported that Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Naseri to two years in prison for "membership in organizations that aim to disrupt national security" (Art. 499 IPC).

On July 18, 2021, Branch 36 of the Tehran Court of Appeals confirmed Naseri's sentence.

On August 1, 2022, Naseri was taken into custody to begin serving his sentence in Evin Prison.

In February 2023, it was reported that Naseri had been released from prison.

Naseri's wife, Afsaneh Emami, was also imprisoned for her religious belief and activity. 

Related Cases: Afsaneh Emami, Hamid Naseri

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