[bahai.us, 18 Aug 2011] “While Iran’s leaders hypocritally claim to promote tolerance, they continue to detain, imprison, harass, and abuse those who simply wish to worship the faith of their choosing.” — U.S. Department of State spokeswoman Victoria Nuland Read…
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In new affront, authorities say they will bury an Iranian Baha'i as a Muslim
[BWNS, 10 Aug 2011] GENEVA — In an outrageous new incident of religious discrimination, authorities in the city of Tabriz, Iran, have refused to allow Baha’is to bury a relative in accordance with Baha’i law –…
Open letter in Wall Street Journal says Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís violates constitution
The Bahá’ís in Iran are not “others” — they are an inseparable part of the Iranian nation. Writing now in the 17 December 2010 edition of the Wall Street Journal Europe, Dr Kishan Manocha, Director of…
British novelist Jon Stock explores Iranian government’s persecution of Baha’is
[bahai.us, 9-Aug-2011] British spy novelist Jon Stock featured the Iranian government’s persecution of Baha’is as a central element of Dead Spy Running. The book was published in 2009 by Thomas Dunne Books and is slated to be made into…
New reports of human rights violations highlight situation of Iran's Baha'is
[BWNS, 23 Aug. 2011] GENEVA — Iran’s treatment of its Baha’i citizens has been identified as a major area of concern in three important new surveys carried out by international human rights organizations. The reports…
"Can You Solve This?" Campaign for the Right of Education in Iran
VOICE YOUR SUPPORT There are situations in life where people exposed to injustice cannot cope on their own. Young people in Iran are in this situation and they urgently need our support. The right to…
Jewish groups urge release of Baha’i academics in Iran
(thejc.com, By Marcus Dysch, August 17, 2011) Iran’s detention of 11 Baha’i academics has been condemned by the Board of Deputies and Union of Jewish Students. British Jews have repeatedly raised concerns about the treatment of Iran’s…
Iran: ‘Over 50 minority Bahais detained in jails across country’
Tehran, 17 August (AKI) – A total of 54 Iranian citizens who belong to the outlawed minority Bahai faith are currently detained in Iran’s prisons, human rights website Herana reported on Wednesday. Revolutionary courts have…
Family's flight for justice continues
(Dubbo Weekender, 06.08.2011) On May 22 this year, Farhad Sedghi, the brother f well-known local businessman Nasser Sedghi, was arrested in his home country Iran — another victim of thirty year campaign of religious persecution…
Statement by “Population of Combat against Educational Discrimination” Objecting to the Sentence of Mr. Sama Nourani
(edu-right.net) After more than three decades, the trend in the confrontation of the [Iranian] authorities with social and civil activists continues intensively. This trend is not new and, as the most progressive social force in Iran,…
Relative of Australian Baha’i facing “conspiracy” charges for teaching accountancy
The brother of an Australian member of the Baha’i Faith is among 11 Baha’is reportedly charged in Iran for delivering higher education to young Baha’is banned from university because of their religion. Among those understood…
Baha’is never give up on the power of divine justice
In wake of the raid on the Baha’i Institute for Higher Education (BIHE) by the Islamic Republic of Iran in May 2011, we saw a world-wide genuine reaction by individuals, organizations and governments. Below is…
Iran: Baha'is educating their youth is a "conspiracy" against the state
(BWNS 27 July 2011) GENEVA — Some nine weeks after they were arrested, 11 Iranian Baha’is – associated with an initiative offering higher education to young community members barred from university – are now reportedly facing…
Baha’i Citizen Ighan Shahidi Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
(RAHANA, 25 July 2011 ) Baha’i citizen and education rights activist Ighan Shahidi has been sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Government minister praises Baha'i contribution to Luxembourg
LUXEMBOURG CITY, Luxembourg — The Luxembourg Baha’i community’s involvement in society has been praised by a high-ranking government minister on a special visit to the national Baha’i centre. Minister of Finance Luc Frieden made his…
VIDEO: U.S. Congressman John Lewis video meeting with Georgia Baha’is on behalf of Baha’is in Iran
U.S. Congressman John Lewis from Georgia’s 5th congressional district met via video link with a delegation of his Baha’i constituents from Atlanta and surrounding areas on behalf of the repressed Baha’is in Iran. Rep. Lewis…