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PRISONER NAME LOCATION ARRESTED REVISED
Naser Zamen-Dezfuli Iran (Islamic Republic of) May 2013 May 17, 2013
On
Dec. 23, 2011, Iranian authorities raided the Assemblies of God church
of Ahvaz as church members gathered for a service. Everyone at the
church was arrested, including children. All those arrested were
released several hours later, with the exception of the pastor, Farhad
Sabokrouh, his wife, Shahnaz Jayzan, and two church ministers, Davoud
Alijani and Naser Zamen-Dezfuli. The four were transferred to a
detention center for further interrogation.
Shahnaz
was released on temporary bail on Jan. 1, 2012, after spending nine
days in prison. The pastor and the two men were held until Feb. 21,
2012, when they were also released on temporary bail. Granting prisoners
release on temporary bail is a common tactic employed by the government
in Iran. It allows the government to recall those previously arrested
at any moment for more interrogation or to serve longer prison
sentences. Those released on temporary bail live in constant fear of
being called back to prison.
At his release, Pastor Farhad was denied the right to hold any kind of a church service or visit Christians in Ahvaz,
his hometown. He was also banned from living in Ahvaz and forced to move to Tehran.
In
October 2012, the four were each sentenced to serve a year in prison
for the charges of "converting to Christianity, inviting Muslims to
convert and acting against state security through evangelistic
activities."
On May 1, the court summoned the four. When they appeared, they were each arrested. Davoud Alijani was sent
to Karoon prison in Ahvaz.
Pastor Farhad, Shahnaz and Naser were transferred to Sepidar prison.
Address for Naser Zamen-Dezfuli
Sepidar Prison
Ahwaz, Islamic Republic of Iran
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I gave thanks for you when I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus. I pray the eyes, ears and hearts of those who persecute you
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