(RAHANA 8 May 2011) The family of Baha’i citizen Vajiollah Mirza-Golpour has stated that he has been transferred to the Execution Ward.
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Persecution of the Baha'i community of Iran – a review
Toronto, Ontario, 28 April 2011 (CBNS) — When 81-year-old Ashraf Khanjani-the wife of jailed Baha’i leader Jamaloddin Khanjani, 77, was on her deathbed, her last wish was to see her husband, said Nika Khanjani, her…
Washington reception marks May 14th anniversary of incarceration of Iran’s seven Baha’i leaders, draws large crowd in house & online
Participants in the Capitol Hill reception to honor the seven leaders of the Iranian Baha’i community, entering their fourth year of imprisonment, included: U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, U.S. Representative Michael Grimm, State Department’s Kathleen Fitzpatrick,…
Illinois lawmakers introduce House and Senate Resolutions condemning Iran’s continued persecution of Baha’is
(2 March 2011) Four members of Congress from Illinois, the state that is home to the Baha’i House of Worship for North America, are asking the U.S. government to call on the Iranian government to change its policies towards the…
This Prison Is More Like a Stable
by Fereshteh Ghazi interview, May 9, 2011, Families of Female Political Prisoners Transferred to Varamin’s Qarchak Prison in Interview with Rooz: The families of several female political prisoners raised alarm about their transfer to the Qarchak…
Third anniversary in prison for Iran's Baha'i leaders
(BWNS 10-May-2011) NEW YORK — As seven Baha’i leaders in Iran complete their third year in jail, the Baha’i International Community has confirmed that the two women amongst them have been transferred to another prison.…
U.S. Senator Kirk speaks for the Baha'is of Iran
U.S. Senator Kirk hosts a reception for human rights supporters and speaks for the Baha’is of Iran in a reception, May 12th, 2011. Watch Senator’s Kirk comment in YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/IranRooyan#p/a/u/0/f2JErIyi_FQ [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/user/IranRooyan#p/a/u/0/f2JErIyi_FQ[/youtube]
Live Stream Viewing of The Reception for Human Rights Supporters in the Hart Room of the U.S. Senate
Reminder: The Reception for Human Rights Supporters in the Hart Room of the U.S. Senate building regarding the plight of the Baha’is in Iran being held on Thursday, May 12, can be viewed on “live…
BELIEF BEHIND BARS: LAWMAKERS, PERFORMERS TO DRUM UP SUPPORT AT CAPITOL HILL RECEPTION FOR IRAN’S SEVEN IMPRISONED BAHA’I LEADERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 5, 2011 Contact: Ginous Alford | O: 202-833-8990 | M: 202-643-1612 | [email protected] BELIEF BEHIND BARS: LAWMAKERS, PERFORMERS TO DRUM UP SUPPORT AT CAPITOL HILL RECEPTION FOR IRAN’S SEVEN IMPRISONED…
Dignitaries launch silver jubilee year for Lotus Temple
In November of 2009, Iranian authorities banned Hamshahri Newspaper, the popular daily, for using a photo of the Baha’i House of Worship (temple) in India, also known as the Lotus Temple, in an ad by…
Shutting Down Baha'i Citizen's business in Abadan
(HRANA 29 April 2011) By a notice from “Union of Retail workers & Manufacturers , Gold & Silver & Clock & Glasses” the business of a Baha’i citizen in Abadan was shut down.
Sari Baha’i Citizen Vajiollah Mirzagolpour Arrested
(RAHANA 29 April 2011) Sari Baha’i citizen Vajiollah Mirzagolpour was arrested after being summoned by the Intelligence Ministry.
Baha’i Citizens Vesal and Sarah Mahboubi Arrested in Northern Iran
(RAHANA 29 April 2011) Sari Baha’i citizen Vesal Mahboubi was arrested after being summoned to the Intelligence Ministry.
Sari Baha’i Resident Behzad Zabihi Detained
(RAHANA, 13 April 2011) Behzad Zabihi has been detained after referring to the Sari Intelligence Ministry for responding to several questions.
Baha’i Student Sara Mahboubi Detained
(RAHANA 11 April 2011) Sara Mahboubi, a Baha’i student banned from continuing her education, was detained for the second time in the past year and transferred to the Sari Intelligence Ministry.
Cornel West Speaks on the Baha'i Faith
(Iranian.com, 22 April 2011) Dr. Cornel West is a philosopher and Princeton professor of African American Studies and Religion and a staunch defender of rights and freedoms for all people. He learned about the Baha’i…
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