A literary writer, poet, and member of the Bahai community, Mahvash Sabet was arrested in July 2022. In November, she was sentenced to 10 years in prison on national security charges in a speedy trial. According to fellow prisoner Narges Mohammedi, Sabet suffered torture and ill treatment in custody, and was also put in solitary confinement despite her age and medical conditions.
Mahvash Sabet
Is case active: Yes
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Female
Status:Imprisoned