A noted poet and the secretary of the Iranian Writers’ Association, Asadollahi was detained on November 21, 2022 after he had published poems on his website about a teenager named Nika Shakarami who was found dead after attending a protest. During his imprisonment, Asadollahi was held incommunicado for weeks, placed in and out of solitary confinement repeatedly, and faced abuse in custody. He was released on February 28, 2023.
Ali Asadollahi
Is case active: Yes
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Released