Iran refuses state attorney for Christians arrested in Rasht, sent to Evin Prison

Last year, Iran’s judiciary released a list of 20 state approved lawyers who would exclusively take on cases involving national security charges. Five Iranian Christians had their court hearing aborted on July 24, 2019 after refusing a state appointed attorney. The Christians were part of a group of 8 who were arrested in Rasht this past February. … Continue reading Iran refuses state attorney for Christians arrested in Rasht, sent to Evin Prison