GENEVA — Iranian officials have reportedly told families of the seven Baha’i leaders currently held in Evin prison in Tehran that their trial has been delayed. No new trial date was given. Held for more…
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Parliamentary Group in Germany demands release of imprisoned Baha'i leaders
Berlin – On the occasion of the upcoming scheduled trial of seven Baha’i leaders in Iran, the speaker on human rights issues of the parliamentary groups of the German Bundestag Erika Steinbach MP (CDU/CSU), Christoph…
Update on the Situation of the Yaran
On Tuesday, June 23, 2009, Human Rights Activists in Iran provided an alarming update on the situation of the former Baha’i leaders, known as Yaran, which appears below in translation: After more than a year…
Glossary
Names and titles often seen on Iran Press Watch: Afif Naemi – One of the seven former Yaran. An industrialist who was unable to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor, because as a Baha’i…
A Gift from Evin
Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, six other former Baha’i leaders known as the Yaran, and some other Baha’is continue to languish in the notorious Evin prison of Tehran. While their bodies suffer incarceration and psychological torture, yet…
What has befallen me?!
Editor’s Note: Fariba Kamalabadi (Taefi) is one of the seven former Baha’i leaders, previously known as the Yaran [“Friends” in Iran]. She has been imprisoned for over a year at the notorious Evin prison in…
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister expresses concern over Yaran Detention
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement marking the anniversary of the arrest and detention last year of six Bahá’í leaders in Iran, who, with another arrested two months…
UK government renews call for release of detained Baha’is
(BNUK) The United Kingdom government has reiterated its concern for seven Bahá’í leaders imprisoned in Iran on the first anniversary of their detention. Foreign Office Minister of State Bill Rammell MP renewed calls on behalf…
Seven Baha’i Leaders at Risk of Execution
Editor’s Note: The following report was posted in Persian on Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, also known as RadioFarda. The bulk of what is reported in this report, however, has previously been reported by Iran Press…
Iranian Baha'i leaders may face new accusation on anniversary of imprisonment
NEW YORK, 12 May (BWNS) – The seven Baha’i leaders currently imprisoned in Iran are facing the anniversary of their arrest this Thursday, along with new and extremely grave accusations, after spending a year in…
A Disturbing Month
Iran’s New Year commenced on March 21, and it is off to a disturbing start for the Baha’is of that land. During this month, considerable hardships, harassment and violations of human and civil rights were…
Current Baha’i Prisoners in Iran
Periodically, Iran Press Watch publishes a list of Baha’i prisoners in Iran who remain incarcerated because of their religious belief. At the present time, there are 49 Baha’i prisoners throughout Iran. The Date of incarceration…
Release of Several Baha’i Youth
Iran Press Watch was pleased to learn that several Baha’i youth were released from custody by the authorities in Hamadan. First, we first excerpt from a letter (slightly edited) from one of the Baha’is discussing…
BWNS on Baha'is letter to Najafabadi
NEW YORK, 6 March (BWNS) – The Baha’i International Community has issued an open letter to Iran’s prosecutor general outlining the tragic history of the persecution of Baha’is in that country, explaining their innocence in…
Current Condition of the Seven Detained Baha’i Leaders
Editor’s Note: Iran Press Watch is pleased to share the following background information on the situation of the incarcerated Baha’is in Iran, and provide an update on the condition of the seven leading Baha’is who…
IMHRO condemning trial of 7 Bahá’í leaders in Iran for spying
Iranian Minorities’ Human Rights Organisation (IMHRO) The Iranian government has announced that they will put on trial 7 Bahá’í leaders: Fariba Kamalabadi Taefi, Jamaloddin Khanjani, Afif Naeimi, Saeid Rezaie, Behrouz Tavakkoli, Vahid Tizfahm, and Mahvash…
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