Minai is an ethnic Azeri activist and online writer. He was summoned to court in 2019 for a Telegram article. In August 2023, he was arrested at home after writing an online post about local environmental issues. He was released but was rearrested for unknown reasons in February 2024. He was released on bail after a month and tried for “collusion.” In October 2024, he was sentenced to 5 years in prison. He also faced additional charges for his environmental reporting in January 2025.
Saeed Minai
Is case active: Yes
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Convicted
Years active:2024