Keyvan Pakzadan, a member of Iran’s Baha’i community, has been arrested since June 1st, 2016, for his religious beliefs
He was sentenced to five years behind bars for being a member of the Baha’i community.
There are currently many Baha’is in prison, all on false charges related to their religious beliefs.
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