There can’t be a happy ending to our story, if only the human rights of certain segments of society are considered Editor’s Note: Dr. Vahdati is an Iranian-American human rights activist and freelance writer who…
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Video marking the Anniversary of the Yaran Incarceration
Today marks the anniversary of the incarceration of the seven Baha’i leaders in Iran. [youtube width=”480″ height=”320″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtYrGR8_DfM[/youtube] This video is also available on Vimeo and on Youtube. By enabling captions on the video, you will…
Hungarian Baha'is share views on Iran
Each day Bahá’ís endure negative propaganda from the Iranian media, they cannot practice their religion and they are deprived of their fundamental human rights. Baha’is from Hungary have produced a video to share their view…
Iranian Identity and the Future of Iran
ACI stands for Association des Chercheurs Iraniens, or in Persian, Anjuman-i Pazhuhishgaran-I Iran [Association of Iranian Researchers]. This organization has recently conducted an interesting poll on the Internet. ACI invited Iranians to fill in a…
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…
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…
The Islamic Revolution in Iran, 30 years on
by Dr. Wahied Wahdat-Hagh Death sentences, executions, floggings and amputations mark the bitter reality in Iran 30 years on from the Islamic Revolution. The Bahai are particularly threatened by the prevailing law. Mehrangiz Kar worked…
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…
Bombing the Baha'is of Semnan
Editor’s Note: The following disturbing report is a translation of a news story appearing in Iran Press News (reference cited below). An unknown group has used explosives to attack several Baha’i homes in Semnan in…
Another Baha'i Arrested in Tehran
Editor’s Note: The reported translated below appeared on 2 February 2009. However, due to the enormous quantity of information posted on the site since then, it was not possible for it to be posted until…
UK's top comedians stand up for Bahá'ís in Iran
15 of Britain’s top comedians have written an open letter calling for the Iranian government to respect the human rights of its citizens, in particular seven leaders of the Bahá’í faith who have been imprisoned…
Be Free by Tara Ellis and Raha Lewis
The Be Free organization was initiated to promote the active involvement of youth for human rights through grassroots new media based campaign. Its first project “Azad Bash” (Be Free) aims to contribute to creating a…
Moral Victory of Iranian Women 30 Years After
by Elahe Amane with Lys Anzia for the Women News Network – WNN WNN Iran Report – 30 years ago, Dr. Shirin Ebadi, the first female judge in Iranian history, was removed from her post…
Update on the Situation of the Seven Imprisoned Baha'i Leaders
Iran Press Watch has learned through reliable sources on Wednesday, 25 February 2009, that the seven imprisoned Baha’i leaders have been given permission to meet with their families and that their trial has been postponed for…
No Laughing Matter – Omid Djalili speaks out
Editor’s Note: Omid Djalili is an award-winning British-Iranian actor/comedian. Not only acclaimed as one of Britain’s funniest stand up comedians, he has also featured in films including ‘The Mummy’, ‘Gladiator’, and ‘Casanova’. Omid is also…
Fahrenheit 451: The Islamic Court and its Fear of Baha’i Discourse
by Dr. Nader Saiedi It is now thirty years that the Islamic regime has been engaged in a brutal, systematic and organized persecution of the Baha’is in Iran. This religious sadism, however, has recently been…
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