Naeim Vahidiyan

Naim Vahidian is an animator and a Bahai citizen living in Tehran. He was arrested in the wave of arrests of activists, at the same time as nationwide protests in response to the murder of Mahsa Amini.

• <coverage-outsourcing id='43224'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2022/hranews/a-37787/'> HRANA reported that he was arrested near Enghelab street and transferred to Evin Prison. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='43225'> During the countrywide protests in Iran in reaction to the murder of Mahsa Amini, parts of Evin Prison were set on fire on October 15th, 2022. A number of prisoners lost their lives, and some were wounded by the bullets shot by the prison guards. A number of prisoners suffered poisoning from breathing in the smoke and tear gas. </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='43228'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2022/hranews/a-37392/'> HRANA reported that he has had two calls with his family during his detention. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='43227'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/Zhinoosforootan/status/1592106561429966849?s=20&t=wa2vPA0Fvey6gGadyn61HQ'> He was released on bail. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>