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Baha’i Sentenced in Semnan

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Mr. Ali Ehsani, 29-year old husband and father of two children, had previously been incarcerated incommunicado for 2 months.  For past reports on this Baha’i resident of Semnan posted on Iran Press Watch kindly consult IPW1, IPW2, IPW3, and…

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A Profound Statement

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Editor’s Note:  Iran Press Watch is grateful to several readers that pointed out the full text of the November 26, 2003, letter of the Universal House of Justice, the governing body of the Baha’i community,…

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Profiles of the Yaran

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In anticipation of the upcoming trial of the seven former leaders of the Baha’i community of Iran, known as the Yaran, meaning friends, Iran Press Watch is pleased to publish the following short biographical profiles…

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Baha’i Arrested in Sari

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According to Human Rights Activists News Agency, on Tuesday, August 4, Anvar Moslemi (http://www.iranpresswatch.org/post/3934), one of the Baha’is of Sari, was arrested at his house and taken to an unknown location.  On that day, a…

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Atrocious Acts in Prisons

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Editor’s Note:  Though the mission of Iran Press Watch is primarily to document atrocities inflicted against the Baha’i community of Iran, it is recognized that the human rights of all Iranians – indeed all the…

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