"Meeting" is a brief narrative about those whose lives are confined within the walls of a prison. In each segment of this series, we visit one of those labeled as 'political-prisoners' by human rights organizations. Yousef Naderkhani, a pastor from the city of Rasht, has been arrested and imprisoned multiple times over the past decade, with his most recent arrest occurring in July, which his family claims was accompanied by violence and beatings. Naderkhani, 40 years old, converted to Christianity at the age of 19 and became a pastor of a small group of Christians known as the Church of Iran in Rasht. He was first arrested in 2009 by security forces in Rasht, and in 2011, a lower court accused him of 'apostasy,' 'inviting Muslims to Christianity,' 'establishing a secret church in his home,' and 'openly opposing Islam.'
Meeting with Yousef Naderkhani
Yousef Naderkhani, a pastor in Iran, has faced multiple arrests over the past decade due to his Christian faith and activities. His recent arrest in July was reportedly violent, highlighting the ongoing persecution of religious minorities in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Iranian authorities arrested pastor Yousef Naderkhani for converting to Christianity and opposing Islam.
- Iranian authorities arrest Yousef Naderkhani
- Iranian authorities accuse Yousef Naderkhani
- Yousef Naderkhani meet Iranian authorities
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrest of Yousef Naderkhani underscores the risks faced by religious minorities in Iran.
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