Kurdish writer and filmmaker Kavousi was arrested at her home in September 2022, and spent at least 35 days in solitary confinement. She was tried for “corruption on earth” among other charges, and was acquitted of corruption but sentenced to 5 years imprisonment on collusion and propaganda charges. She began serving her sentence in December 2023. She was retried in August 2024 and released in September.
Mozhgan Kavousi
Is case active: Yes
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Female
Status:Released