After being briefly arrested in a raid on his home in August 2019, historian, researcher, and literary writer Touraj Amini was given a reduced sentenced of six months in prison for “propaganda against the regime,” in June 2020. Amini began serving his sentence in January 2021. While he was detained, his home was searched, his personal belongings were seized, and his wife, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, was left without a caretaker. Amini was released on July 28, 2021.
Touraj Amini
Is case active: Yes
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Released
Years active:2021