Mottaghi, a poet and online commentator, was summoned to court after writing an article advocating for the preservation of the pre-Islamic Iranian celebration of Sepandarmazgan. On February 28, 2023, she was charged with blasphemy and transferred to Lakan prison. Her arrest was part of a broader crackdown on cultural expressions deemed contrary to state ideology. In May 2023, she was given a suspended sentence of six months in prison, and her online activities were restricted.
Sara Mottaghi
Is case active: Yes
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Female
Status:Conditional Release
Years active:2023