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COI Query - Iran: Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq Militia

Reference period: January 2023 to 25 September 2025; 1. Information on Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq militia; 2. Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq's role in Iraqi society, politics, and government; 3. Activities and incidents involving Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq.
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COI Query - Iran: Treatment of individuals affiliated with or perceived to be affiliated with the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq (MEK) by the government

Reference period: January 2023 to 24 September 2025; 1. Information on the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq (MEK); 2. Treatment by the government.
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COI Query - Iran: Situation of individuals who have converted from Islam to Zoroastrianism in Iran

Reference period: January 2023 – May 2025; 1. Legislation; 2. Treatment by State Authorities; 3. Treatment by Society; 4. Access to Justice.
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COI Query - Iran: Situation of individuals who have converted from Shia Islam to Sufism, particularly to Gonabadi Dervish order

Reference period: January 2023 to 1 August 2025; 1. Background information; 2. Legislation; 3. Treatment by state authorities; 4. Treatment by society; 5. Mechanisms of state recourse.
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Country Guidance: Iran

This country guidance document provides an in-depth analysis of the situation in Iran, focusing on the key elements of qualification for international protection.

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COI Query - Iran: Treatment of converts from Islam to Christianity by intelligence agents in Lorestan province, including the city of Khorramabad

Reference period: July 2022 to 9 August 2024; 1. Background information; 2. Treatment of converts from Islam to Christianity by intelligence agents in Lorestan province, including the city of Khorramabad.
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COI Query - Iran: Situation of Divorced Women

Reference period: January 2022 to 25 October 2024; 1. Background and prevalence; 2. Legal framework; 3. Societal attitudes; 4. Access to employment and social/support services; 5. Access to housing; 6. Access to healthcare.
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COI Query - Iran: Human Rights Situation

Reference period: January 2023 to 7 October 2024; 1. Treatment of certain profiles; 1.1. Protesters; 1.2. Activists; 1.3. Ethnic minorities; 1.4. Religious minorities; 1.5. Women and girls; 1.6. Restrictions on artists; 1.7. Criminal activities including trafficking in human beings (THB); 2.
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COI Query - Iran: Situation of returnees from Western countries who converted from Islam to Christianity

Reference period: July 2022 to 8 August 2024; 1. Situation of returnees from Western countries who converted from Islam to Christianity, including those who have a family with a Christian spouse and children; 2. Treatment by state.
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COI Query - Iran: Freedom of movement and right of employment for converts from Islam to Christianity, including for returnees

Reference period: July 2022 to 7 August 2024; 1. Background information; 2. Right of employment; 3. Freedom of movement.
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