[Edior: Semnan seems to be a testing ground of systematic anti-Baha’i activities in form of persecution, arrests, refusal to education, and refusal of all community life including burial. Iran Press Watch has carried many stories&hellip
Persecution of Baha’is
First session of trial of two Baha'is
First session of trial of two Baha’is Rahana, Tuesday 4 Esfand 1388 [23 February 2010] The trial hearing for Taraneh Ghanooni and Naghmeh Ghanooni was held today – it lasted ten minutes. Rahana: In the&hellip
The Baha’i Community, Human Rights, and the Construction of a New Iranian Identity A Lecture by Dr. Akhavan in Chicago
[Editor: Dr. Payam Akhavan is a Founder and Board Member of Iran Human Rights Documentation Centre: Payam Akhavan, LL.B., LL.M, S.J.D. (Professor, McGill University Faculty of Law): Payam Akhavan is Professor of International Law at McGill&hellip
Faith Complex: Sovaida Ma'ani Ewing and Jacques Berlinerblau
Faith Complex: Sovaida Ma`ani Ewing and Jacques Berlinerblau Sovaida Ma’ani Ewing speaks of the persecution of the Baha’i in Iran and the ongoing trial of 7 community members accused of spying for Israel and the&hellip
Whangarei Art Museum: "ey! iran," "Baha'i Martyrs of Iran," and more…
Whangarei Art Museum: “Ey! Iran,” “Baha’i Martyrs of Iran,” and more… Editor: “Whangarei Art Museum opened a suite of powerful art exhibitions including ‘The Baha’i Martyrs of Iran’ and ‘ey! iran’ and ‘Exiles’. Here is&hellip
Baha'is condemn lack of due process at trial in Iran
31-Jan-2010 (BWNS) NEW YORK — The Baha’i International Community has issued a statement condemning the trial of 16 individuals in Iran yesterday as a “violation of all internationally accepted standards of legal due process.” The&hellip
Verdict issued for two Baha’is
Two Baha’is residing in the province of Mazandaran were given new sentences – imprisonment and cash fines – by the Provincial Appeals Court. Harana News – Rights of religious minorities: The appeals court of the&hellip
Detention of ten Baha’is leads to fears for other prisoner
27 Jan., 2010 (BWNS) NEW YORK — Concern is growing over the lack of information about the status of 10 Baha’is who were arrested earlier this month in Iran. In addition to worry about their&hellip
Vandalism in Semnan
The following report was posted on the online site of Human Rights Activists News Agency on Tuesday, September 29, 2009: The automobile of a Baha’i resident of Semnan was vandalized multiple times by unknown assailants.&hellip
Ordeal of a Baha’i Family
Editor’s Note: The following essay by Amil Imani, who is not affiliated with the Baha’i community, was posted on the PDMI site and is reposted here for the information of readers of Iran Press Watch. &hellip
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