Iran Press Watch (IPW) is deeply gratified by the enormous support and readership that we are receiving. Everyday, thousands of readers from all walks of life, including government officials, civil rights activists, diplomats, Baha’i agencies,…

Iran Press Watch (IPW) is deeply gratified by the enormous support and readership that we are receiving. Everyday, thousands of readers from all walks of life, including government officials, civil rights activists, diplomats, Baha’i agencies,…
Editor’s Note: Iran Press Watch was happy to receive a copy of the following blog entry by Keith Locke, a Member of Parliament in New Zealand. This posting was made on September 6, 2009 and…
On Saturday, September 5, 2009, Human Rights Activists News Agency reported the following news, which appears below in translation. For previous reference to this case on Iran Press Watch, please consult: here A Baha’i prisoner was…
The following report was filed by the online site of Human Rights Activists News Agency on Thursday, September 3, 2009: A Baha’i couple was tried after a year on the charge of promotion of their…
Baha’i International Community Representative, Sarah Vader, spoke at the 6th International Human Rights Forum – Luzern, which took place on 4-5 May and examined the theme of “Human Rights and Religions.” Ms. Vader was an invited speaker on…
During recent years, there has been a systematic and organized effort in Iran to publish many polemics and attacks against the Baha’i community of that country. Much of this effort is funded lavishly by the…
Mr. Ali Ehsani, 29-year old husband and father of two children, had previously been incarcerated incommunicado for 2 months. For past reports on this Baha’i resident of Semnan posted on Iran Press Watch kindly consult IPW1, IPW2, IPW3, and…
Editor’s Note: The following essay by Prof Payam Akhavan appeared on September 2, 2009, in National Post and is reproduced in part below for the readers for Iran Press Watch. By Payam Akhavan In the…
Editor’s Note: Iran Press Watch has previously reported on the detention (IPW1) and release (IPW2) of Abdolfattah Soltani, one of the lead lawyers for the imprisoned former Baha’i leaders in Tehran. Today’s Los Angeles Times article…
Editor’s Note: The following essay is reprinted from American Thinker and is by Amil Imani, a pro-democracy activist in the United States. Mr. Imani is a columist, literary traslator, novelist and essayist, who has been writing…
Editor’s Note: The following call for action was posted on the site of Human Rights Watch on August 28, 2009. By Human Rights Watch (New York) -The new head of Iran’s judiciary, Ayatollah Sadegh Ardishir…
Editor’s Note: The following report was posted on the online site of the Committee of Human Rights Reporters and appears below in an edited form. By: Committee of Human Rights Reporters Deprivation of education is…
Earlier today, the following news was reported by the online site of Human Rights Activists News Agency: Independent and reactionary elements have set on fire the harvest of a Baha’i. On August 20, 2009, the crops of Mirza Aqa…
Iran Press Watch has previously reported on the arrest of Mr. Zabiu’llah Raufi, a Baha’i resident of Sanandaj (IPW). Further details are provided by the online site of Human Rights Activists News Agency on Saturday,…
Editor’s Note: The following report was posted on Friday, August 28, 2009, by the Committee of Human Rights Reporters and appears below in translation: The trial of three Baha’i citizens by the names of Vesal…
Editor’s Note: The following report was filed by the Committee of Human Rights Reporters and appears on their English page. It is reproduced below with minor adjustments for grammar, etc. Recent unrest in Iran and…