Raha’s Letter (This letter is written on 8th Oct. 2010 in prison) Alluhuabha Kindly some dearest friends have already asked me for several times to write them how I spend time in prison. At first,…
Arrests
Two Baha’i Citizens Detained in Tonekabon
(RAHANA – 19 Oct 2010) On Saturday, October 16th, two Baha’i citizens were detained in the city of Tonekabon.
Baha’i Citizen Vahid Ghodrat Detained in Yazd
Vahid Ghodrat, a 54 year old Baha’i resident of Yazd, has been detained. (RAHANA, 5 Oct 2010): The authorities have stated that the reason for his arrest has been anti- regime propaganda.
A Baha'i resident of Semnan arrested
(HRA News, 25 Sep 2010) Ali Ehsani, a Baha’i resident of the city of Semnan, was arrested on his way to work, and given a sentence of two years imprisonment.
New wave of attacks on Baha'is of Semnan
September 10th, 2010 — 16 Shahrivar, 1389 HRANA News – Following provocative speeches against Baha’is which recently took place in some mosques in Semnan, a new wave of attacks and pressure against the Baha’is of…
A Baha’i, Sorour Sorouriyan, Transferred to Nahavand Prison
RAHANA: Baha’i Citizen Sorour Sorouriyan who began serving his sentence on May 23rd has been transferred to the Nahavand Prison on August 31st.
Arrest of Mojgan Ebadi, Baha'i resident of Vilashahr, Isfahan
Sunday 7 Shahrivar 1389 [29 Aug 2010] at 6:12 AM HRANA News – On Wednesday morning the 3rd of Shahrivar 1389 [25 Aug 2010], Mojgan Ebadi, a Baha’i, was detained at her home in Vilashahr,…
Renewal of the arrest of four Baha'is of Vilashahr, Isfahan
27 Mordad 1389 [18 Aug. 2010] HRA news – Four socially active Baha’i citizens arrested in Vilashahr Isfahan will be held in detention for 10 more days.
Arrest of a number of Baha’is in Vilashahr, Isfahan
HRA news- In the evening of August 5th , police forces searched the houses of Faraz Roohi, Jinous Jooshtiyan and Nasim Roohi, three Bahai’s living in Vilashahr [a common site of persecution; for example, see…
A Baha'i is sentenced to three years of imprisonment
Monday 18 Mordad 1389 at 17:23 HRANA News – In a continuation of the repression of religious minorities, a Baha’i is sentenced to 3 years of imprisonment by the Babol Revolutionary Court.
Detainment of Behnam Mote'arefi, a Baha'i in Semnan
Wednesday 13 Mordad 1389 [4 Aug 2010] at 2:45 PM HRANA News – Behnam Mote’arefi, a Baha’i of Semnan, was arrested and taken to Semnan prison to serve his prison term.
Detention extended for seven Iranian Baha'i leaders
GENEVA — The imprisonment of seven Baha’i leaders in Iran has been extended for a further two months, the Baha’i International Community has learned. The trial of the seven concluded on 14 June. No verdict…
Ongoing harassment and persecution of Bahai’s in Iran
HRA news – In the continuation of oppression of Baha’is in Iran, a person in Abadan was arrested and the Baha’i cemetery of Kerman was demolished.
Continuation of detainment of Afshin Heyratian, human rights activist for working children and Baha'is
Tuesday, 05 Mordad 1389 at 11:27 Hrana News – Afshin Heyratian, human rights activist for working children and Baha’i citizen, resident of Tehran, has been living under arrest since 13th of Khordad [3 June].
A Baha'i arrested in Sari
Sunday 27 Tir 1389 at 18:36 Hrana News – Ghavamoddin Sabetian, a Baha’i of Sari was arrested today, as the Ministry of Information officers enter his home. As reported by the Human Rights Committee of…
Arrest of an 18 year old Bahai in Sari
HRA News: Hooman Hoorbod, an 18 year old Bahai cititizen was arrested by police forces in Sari. According to the committee of human rights reporters, on Wednesday 23rd of Tir (July 14th), Hooman Hoorbod, an…