Additional Name(s): Shabnam Tebyanyan, شبنم تبیانیان

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/27/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Shabnam Tebianian

Extra Bio Info:

Shabnam Tebianian was detained for her religious belief and activity.

On August 21, 2023, security forces arrested Tebianian 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, 2023, Tebianian was reportedly released on bail from Semnan Prison. 

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