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Sevada Aghasar

  • Christian Prisoner Conditionally Released
    Sevada Aghasar - Photo: ''Free Sevada Aghasar'' Facebook page
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    Despite being a member of the Armenian Orthodox Church, which is permitted in Iran due to its long history, Sevada Aghasar has faced numerous challenges for his faith. After being initially arrested in August 2013, but never officially charged, he served six months in prison (see this report).

    Then, in April 2015, Sevada was sentenced to five years in prison for "acting against national security through house-church activities" (read more). He began serving this sentence two years ago after losing his appeal.