Additional Name(s): یاشار راستی

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Iran

Religion or Belief: Bahá`í

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: January/4/2023

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

Yashar Rasti

Extra Bio Info:

Yashar Rasti was detained for his religious belief and activity.

On January 4, 2023, authorities in Shiraz reportedly arrested Rasti in relation to his being Baha'i. Authorities reportedly searched his home.

On February 8, 2023, Rasti was released.

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