In Iran, anyone who leaves Islam is considered an infidel, and their blood is considered permissible (halal). After many threats and arrests of members of our religion, and realizing that I could no longer practice my faith in Iran, because I was being threatened daily, I decided to leave the country. I took steps to leave, but at Imam Khomeini Airport, after purchasing a ticket, paying the fees, and passing through inspection, my name was called over the loudspeaker.

More than a dozen adherents of this minority faith have been held for over ten months solely for exercising their fundamental right to practice their beliefs. Launched on December 19, 2025, the #FreeAROPLMembers campaign seeks to amplify these voices, urging Egyptian authorities to uphold universal human rights