Novelist and journalist Bajan was imprisoned on September 27, 2020, and sentenced to three-and-a-half years for his peaceful opposition of state censorship, leadership of the Iranian Writers’ Association, and commemoration of late Iranian writers. On March 9, 2022, Bajan was released conditionally from Evin Prison after completing a third of his prison sentence, but continues to face restrictions.

Keyvan Bajan
Is case active: Yes
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Conditional Release