Update: Christian man released from prison


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Ali Golchin (29), an Iranian believer who was arrested in Varamin in late April (click here for more information), was released on bail on July 25. In his over 80 days of custody, Ali was mostly held in solitary confinement and faced harsh interrogations. (Source: Farsi Christian News Network)

Thank the Lord for the release of Ali! Pray for Ali as he recuperates from this ordeal. Pray that any charges placed upon him will be dropped. Pray for other Christians facing detention in Iran.

To learn more about the suffering of believers in Iran, go to the Iran Country Report.

August 05, 2010
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Iran Profile

Location
Asia

Population
77,891,220 (July 2011 est.)

Ethnicity (%)
Persian (51), Azeri (24), Gilaki and Mazandarani (8), Kurd (7), Arab (3), Other (7)

Religion (%)
Muslim (98.64), Christian (0.51), Baha’i (0.40), Other (0.45)

Leader
President Mahmud Ahmadinejad

Government type
Theocratic republic

Legal system
Based on Shariah law system

Statistics provided by CIA World Factbook and Operation World.

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