A poet and a member of the Iranian Writers’ Association, Amidi was arrested at her home and taken to an undisclosed location on December 5, 2022. After hours of intergations, she was accused of conspiracy and collusion with the intention of acting against national security, as well as propaganda against the regime. On January 5, 2023, she was temporarily released on bail of 500 million tomans. As of February 22, 2023, Amidi’s legal proceedings have reportedly “stopped” until further notice.
Aida Amidi
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Poet
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Female
Status:Conditional Release