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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Paranoia, Utopianism, and Baha'i Persecution in Iran
By Robert Christian Earlier this week, Iran’s leaders canceled a trial set for the leadership of Iran’s Baha’i community, the Yaran. The seven Baha’i leaders, who had been scheduled for a show trial on charges…
Imprisoned Baha'is Barred from Release despite Prosecutor's Ruling
The following report was received on Thursday, April 16, 2009 and is offered below in translation (sources cited at the end): Four Baha’is, namely, Mrs. Haleh Houshmandi, Mr. Kayvan Karami, Mr. Farhad Ma’sumi, and Mr.…
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…
'Iran provides Bahais with all facilities'
Iran’s Prosecutor General, Qorban-Ali Dorri-Najafabadi, has said the Bahai sect in Iran is using the same facilities as other Iranians. “The Iranian government has provided the Bahai sect in Iran with all the facilities offered…
Trial of Iranian Baha’i leadership: An Open Letter to Ayatollah Dorri-Najafabadi
Your Excellency, Ayatollah Dorri-Najafabadi, Iran’s Prosecutor-General, Acting on deep concern for the lives of the seven Iranian Baha’i leaders whose lives are in imminent danger, we write you in advance of their imminent trial in…
The Verdict of the Imam Jum‘ih of Semnan
Editor’s Note: In light of increased attacks on the Baha’i community in Iran and further systematization of these hostilities, the following story from http://www.rasanews.com/Negaresh_site/FullStory/?Id=48731 is one of many examples of exhortations by Iranian Shi’ite clergy…
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