"Meeting" is a brief narrative about those whose lives are confined to a four-walled space called prison. In each segment of this series, we visit one of those who are referred to as 'political-prisoners' by human rights organizations. Saba Golshan is a Baha'i citizen from Isfahan who is currently imprisoned in this city. He has been incarcerated since August 2015 to serve a four-year sentence. Saba Golshan is 56 years old. He was a medical student at Jundi Shapur University in Ahvaz but was expelled in his second year and later continued his studies in pharmacy at an online Baha'i university. He was sentenced to four years of imprisonment and one year of suspended imprisonment by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Yazd for charges of propaganda against the regime and actions against national security through membership in a secret Baha'i organization.
Meeting with Saba Golshan
Saba Golshan, a 56-year-old Baha'i from Isfahan, is serving a four-year prison sentence for alleged propaganda against the Iranian regime. His case highlights the ongoing persecution of religious minorities in Iran, particularly the Baha'i community. This situation underscores the broader issues of human rights and freedom of belief in the country.
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📰 What Happened
Saba Golshan, a 56-year-old Baha'i from Isfahan, has been imprisoned since August 2015 for alleged propaganda against the Iranian regime. His case exemplifies the systemic persecution faced by the Baha'i community in Iran.
- Golshan was sentenced to four years in prison for charges related to his religious beliefs.
- He was expelled from medical school due to his Baha'i faith and later studied pharmacy online.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Baha'i faith is not recognized by the Iranian government, leading to systematic discrimination and persecution of its followers.
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