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Iran imprisons two converts to Christianity
April 23, 2009
Two Iranian women who converted to Christianity have been imprisoned without charges in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison. Maryam Rostampour, 27, and Marzieh Amirizadeh, 30, have not been permitted access to attorneys and share a cell with 27 other women.
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Further information:
- Iran: Grave concerns over welfare of Christian women detained without charge (Christianity Solidarity Worldwide)
- Iran: Prisoners of conscience / Medical concern (Amnesty International)
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