"Meeting" is a brief narrative about those whose lives are confined to a four-walled space called prison. In each segment of this program, we visit one of those who are referred to as 'political-prisoners' by human rights organizations. Shayan Tafazoli is a young Bahá'í resident of Mashhad who is currently serving his sentence in prison. He is 28 years old. He previously participated in the entrance exam in 2008 but faced a message of file deficiency when the results were announced, a familiar message that many Bahá'í youth have encountered over the years when following up on their exam results. Thus, Shayan Tafazoli was deprived of education because of his belief in the Bahá'í faith. Over the past decade, he has been arrested at least three times and accused of propaganda against the regime, an accusation that is not new for Bahá'í citizens in Iran.
Meeting with Shayan Tafazoli
Shayan Tafazoli, a 28-year-old Bahá'í from Mashhad, is currently imprisoned for his beliefs after being denied education due to a 'file deficiency' message following his entrance exam results. His case highlights the ongoing persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran, particularly in the context of political dissent.
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📰 What Happened
Shayan Tafazoli, a Bahá'í, faces imprisonment and educational deprivation in Iran due to his beliefs.
- Iranian authorities arrest Shayan Tafazoli
- Iranian government deprive Shayan Tafazoli
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Shayan Tafazoli's case exemplifies the systemic discrimination against Bahá'ís in Iran.
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