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Obituary: The Rev Edward Hovsepian-Mehr
Charismatic Iranian Protestant pastor who was persecuted for his faith in his home country and built up an underground church.
Aida Najaflou
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Charge:
Propaganda (Article 500), gathering and collusion, insulting the Supreme Leader -
Sentence:
17 years in prison -
Urgent Concern:
Denied medical care; rheumatoid arthritis and spinal injury risk
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DETAINED
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SENTENCED
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INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED
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ENDURED IMPRISONMENT
Ghazal Marzban
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Charge:
“Propaganda against the state” + “gathering and collusion against national security” -
Sentence:
9 Years 8 Months -
Held At:
Evin Prison
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