Iranian Yasin sentenced to 15 years in prison for practicing his faith
One of them is Yasin, who was arrested on Christmas Eve 2023 in his hometown of Izeh and then held for four months before being released on bail in April. During his detention, Yasin was held in solitary confinement for 20 days.
Yasin and other Christians were given harsh sentences by the Revolutionary Court in Ahvaz - accused of being a threat to state security, despite simply wanting to practice their faith peacefully. After his 15-year sentence, Yasin chose to let the global church hear his case, which put pressure on the regime to reduce the sentence to 4½ years.
Lelah Saati is sentenced to two years in prison for becoming a Christian in Malaysia
Lelah converted from Islam to Christianity and was baptized in a church in Malaysia before returning to Iran in 2017. She was arrested on February 13, 2024 and detained in the women's section of Evin Prison. During interrogation, photos and videos of her baptism and Christian activities were used as evidence. On 25 March 2024, her lawyer was informed that Lelah was sentenced to two years in prison and a two-year travel ban in addition because she "is a threat to national security by being affiliated with a Zionist Christian organization."
Mehdi Akbari is serving 10 years in prison - and couldn't attend the funeral of his only son
Mehdi Akbari was arrested in January 2019 and since October 2020 he has been serving a 10-year sentence for "acting against national security by forming a house church". He is being held in Evin prison in Iran, which is known for housing political prisoners. Mehdi Akbari is a single father and in December 2021, his only son died of paralysis, but due to bureaucratic obstacles, he was unable to attend his son's funeral.
Facts - legal advice and practical help for prisoners of conscience and their families
Danish European Mission's intercessors and donors help families who may be left without a breadwinner if a parent is imprisoned. Specifically, families receive financial support to cover household expenses such as rent, food, schooling for children, medicine, doctor visits and surgeries. The project also ensures that Christians who are arrested can receive legal aid to navigate the Iranian legal system. Because of the support, families don't feel abandoned, but that they are supported during this difficult time.
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