Rashnu was arrested in June 2022 for defying hijab laws and released in August. In June 2023, she was charged with offenses relating to “propaganda” and “encouraging promiscuity” before being released on bail. In October, she was fined and handed a 6-month prison sentence for “propaganda” and “encouraging corruption.” In December 2023, she was sentenced to 4 more months in jail for “publishing obscene images.”
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Sepideh Rashnu
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Activist, Creative artist, Online Commentator, Poet
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Female
Status:Convicted
Years active:2023