The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)– responding to a letter from Roxana Saberi, the Iranian-American journalist who spent almost four months in an Iranian cell–today demanded the release of seven Iranian Baha’i prisoners…
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Congressman Frank Wolf demands human rights as integral part of dialogue with Iran
On July 9, 2009, Rep. Frank Wolf of Virginia made the following statement, urging the Obama administration “to make human rights and religious freedom, including the persecuted Baha’is, an integral part of the dialogue” with…
Norway summons Iran diplomat over human rights concerns
Norway’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned Iran’s charge d’affaires in Oslo, Mohsen Bavafa, to express its concern for the human rights situation in Iran. Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere also called on Iran to release…
Iran's Baha’is mentioned in U.K. Prime Minister’s questions
The Prime Minister has promised to continue raising Britain’s concerns with Iran, over the issue of the seven Bahá’ís being detained in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison. Gordon Brown’s comments came during Prime Minister’s questions in the House…
EU expresses concerns about human rights in Iran
The European Union has reiterated its concern for the seven Bahá’í leaders being held without charge in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison for more than a year. A declaration made on behalf of the 27 European…
Australian Parliament calls for release of Baha'is
The Australian Parliament has called upon Iran to release without delay seven Baha’i leaders who have been imprisoned for more than a year. Six Members of Parliament from both major parties spoke in support of…
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…
Spain’s Parliament calls for Immediate Release of the Baha’i Leaders
Iran Press Watch has learned that an article was published earlier this week stating that the Spanish House of Representatives has asked the Spanish government to call for the release of the seven (7) Baha’i…
British PM describes persecution as “tragic”
(BNUK) The Prime Minister Gordon Brown has described the prejudice and discrimination faced by Bahá’ís around the world as “tragic”. Mr Brown made his remarks in a special message sent to the UK Bahá’í community…
Canada's House of Commons Passes Resolution on Baha'is
Ottawa, Ontario, 31 March 2009 (CBNS) — After a 90 minute debate, Monday evening 30 March 2009, Canada’s House of Commons adopted a strongly worded motion condemning the persecution of Baha’is in Iran and calling…
Australian MP speaks in support of Yaran
Editor’s Note: In the ongoing struggle for civil and human rights of the Baha’is in Iran, Australian Member of Parliament Andrew Robb delivered a speech calling on the Australian government to urge the release of…
Obama's Naw Ruz message to Iran
Update: Iran Plays Down New Obama Video Message (NY Times) Editor’s Note: Barack Obama’s video message to Iranians marks a significant step in the relations between the new U.S. administration and the Islamic leaders of…
Letter from Brazilian Congressman on the Yaran
Brazilian Congressman Pompeo de Mattos recently released an open letter to the legal authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The statement signals yet another wave of support from governments from all corners of the…
Concern raised at UN Human Rights Council
The United States told the United Nations on March 12, 2009, that “some Muslim countries were using the concept of religious defamation to justify curbs on freedom of speech and civil dissent.” During Thursday’s debate,…
S.Res.71 introduced in U.S. Senate
Senate Resolution, S. Res. 71, a concurrent resolution to House Resolution, H. Res. 175, regarding the persecution of the Baha’is in Iran, was introduced into the US Senate on March 9, 2009, by Senator Wyden…
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