Prisoner Artin Ghazanfari Suffers from Lung Infection

The trial of Baha’i citizen Artin Ghazanfari was held without his presence on April 13, 2010. Ghazanfari was arrested on April 10th, 2010, one week after his release on bail.

According to the Committee of Human Rights Reporters (CHRR), Ghazanfari suffers from a lung infection caused by medical neglect, and according to his doctor, the infection has now spilled into his blood stream. He became ill in Evin prison during Norooz and was not able to visit the prison doctor because the clinic remained closed for the holidays.
Ghazanfari was held in solitary confinement for two months and was subjected to harsh pressures by his interrogators.
Gazanfari was released on bail on April 2, 2010 and received medical treatment outside prison. On April 10, 2010, one week after his release, Ghazanfari was informed that his release was a mistake and his case needs to be further investigated. However, Ghazanfari was guaranteed that the process would be complete within 48 hours and then he may be released on bail.
Artin Ghazanfari was initially arrested on January 3, 2010, along with twelve other Baha’is. The interrogators have tried to prevent their release despite orders issued by the presiding jud