Baktash Abtin was an Iranian poet, writer, and film maker who was imprisoned for 'propaganda against the state' and 'actions against national security'.
11 Facts About Baktash Abtin
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Baktash Abtin had professional associations with the IFFR and was supported by Amnesty International after his imprisonment.
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Baktash Abtin published three books of poetry, developing an interest after finishing high school.
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Baktash Abtin was arrested at least once before his final detainment after participating in a commemoration for murdered writers on 2 December 2016.
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Baktash Abtin was sentenced to a total of 6 years imprisonment.
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Baktash Abtin entered Evin Prison in Tehran on 26 September 2020.
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On 4 April 2021, Baktash Abtin was transferred to the prison clinic after showing symptoms of pneumonia likely linked to the internationally prevalent COVID-19 pandemic.
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Baktash Abtin decided to self-quarantine in the prison's hussainiya to protect fellow inmates from his own probable infection.
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Baktash Abtin was finally granted a medical furlough for treatment by family appointed doctors in October 2021, after never having fully recovered.
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Baktash Abtin was confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 related pneumonia again in December 2021, and was eventually transferred to an intensive care unit at the nearby Taleghani Hospital.
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Baktash Abtin has three volumes of poetry under his belt, all published in Persian.