Anti-death penalty activist Atena Daemi was released on bail on 15 February 2016. She is awaiting the outcome of her appeal against the 14-year prison sentence imposed for her peaceful activism. If returned to prison, she will be a prisoner of conscience. Anti-death penalty activist Atena Daemi was released on bail on 15 February 2016. She is awaiting the outcome of her appeal against the 14-year prison sentence imposed for her peaceful activism. If returned to prison, she will be a prisoner of conscience.