Months since the protests and mass loss of life, the days of Iran’s people are continually plagued by fear, uncertainty and growing need. The air is fraught with political tensions and the echoes of explosions. With rising living costs, the persistent anxiety of being targeted by the authorities remains – that’s what happened to Bahar Sahraian, who was arrested recently in the city of Shiraz. Sahraian is a reputed lawyer, widely known for defending Iranian Christians, political prisoners and individuals from religious minorities who often have no protection under Iran’s judicial system. She has worked for years with persecuted Christians and vulnerable groups as an advocate – a voice that has been temporarily silenced under the tightening fist of the Iranian regime. Once arrested, Sahraian was transferred to Adelabad prison, an institution infamous for its intimidation, abuse and silencing of dissidents. Its harsh conditions raise deep concerns for the well-being of Sahraian and other political prisoners confined there.
