To stop the spread of COVID-19 within the country’s prisons, thousands of prisoners, except for the many Christians who were imprisoned for their faith, were released in mid-March this year.
However, 2 Christians have recently regained their freedom.
Rokhsareh (Mahrokh) Ghanbari was, in October 2019, sentenced to 1 year in prison for alleged ‘propaganda against the system’. She was granted temporary release on 2nd March but on 2nd April, she was informed that she no longer need to return to prison.
In March 2019, Amin Khaki was sentenced to 14 months in prison for alleged ‘propaganda against the regime’. He was also temporarily released on 2nd March due to COVID-19 concerns and on 6th April , he was notified that he would not have to return to prison.
We praise God for the release of these 2 believers.
We pray for their protection as they readjust to life outside of prison and as they continue with their ministries in the midst of these unprecedented times.
We pray that many people in Iran will be able to hear the gospel message preached online and find hope and confidence in our risen Saviour.
(Source & Photo Credits : VOMC)
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