Editors’ Note: Today, June 18, marks the anniversary of martyrdom of 10 brave and devoted Baha’i ladies in Shiraz. Iran Press Watch is pleased to mark their sacrifice of love with the following essay. Dedicated…
Youth
A Visit with the 3 Imprisoned Youth in Shiraz
Editor’s Note: The following is a letter by Neysan Mohajer, kindly shared with Iran Press Watch. Mr. Mohajer’s sister, Shomeys, had an opportunity to visit with the three imprisoned Baha’i youth in Shiraz, and some…
Two Songs from the Baha’i Youth of Iran
Iran Press Watch is pleased to publish the following two songs just released by Baha’i youth in Iran. It is deeply gratifying to see that despite all pressures and limitations imposed on the beleaguered Baha’i…
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…
Another Baha'i Youth Arrested in Hamadan
Iran Press Watch has learned through reliable sources in Iran that one of the Baha’is of Hamadan by the name of Sorour Sorourian was arrested at her home in Hamadan. This incident took place at…
24-year old Baha’i Seized in Hamadan
Iran Press Watch has learned that a young Baha’i has been seized, possibly either arrested or kidnapped, in Hamadan. The source of this troubling news is Khabar Navard on Friday, April 10, 2009. Following is…
Baha’i Youth Arrested in Shiraz
On Thursday, April 9, 2009, Iran Press News reported in Persian the following report which is offered below in translation by Iran Press Watch. This report was filed by the Religious Committee of Human Rights…
Proclamation by Karaj Prisoners in Support of their Baha’i Countrymen
Subsequent to the arrest of the 54 Baha’i youth in Shiraz who were conducting humanitarian activities, but were arrested on the false charge of “activities against the State”, on 28 May 2006, the political prisoners…
Document Vindicating Baha’i Youth Prisoners in Shiraz
[On Thursday, 23 October 2008, the prestigious organization Human Rights Activists of Iran published the following report vindicating the position of the Baha’i youth presently incarcerated solely for providing educational and socio-economic assistance to the…
Latest Status of 3 Imprisoned Youth
On Sunday, 21 September 2008, Human Rights Activists in Iran filed the following report (http://www.hrairan.com/Archive_87/1066.html): Raha Sabet, Heleh Rouhi and Sasan Taqva were accused of forming illegal groups and promoting interests contrary to the Islamic…