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Senate resolution condemns Iran for religious persecution | Persecution of Bahá’ís in Iran
On December 3, U.S. Senator Sam Brownback introduced a resolution condemning Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. “We are deeply grateful to Senator Brownback and all those who have contributed to a strong legacy of U.S. congressional support for …
Open letter speaks out for the rights of all Iranians
NEW YORK — In an open letter to the head of Iran’s Judiciary, the Baha’i International Community today contrasted the country’s persecution of Baha’is with Iran’s own call for Muslim minorities to be treated fairly in other countries. “We…request that the Baha’is in that country be granted their full rights of citizenship, in order that [...]
Local Baha’is meet with Senator Merkley’s Office in support of beleaguered Baha’is in Iran
On October 8, five Baha’is from the Portland area met with Jeanne Atkins, State Director of Senator Jeff Merkley’s Office to raise awareness of the persecutions of the Bahai’s in Iran and specifically the plight of the seven Baha’i leaders imprisoned there. The delegation, which included Merat Bagha, Farzaneh Kord, Jacqueline Left …
Prison sentences for Iran’s Baha’i leaders reportedly reduced to 10 years
16 September 2010 NEW YORK — The 20-year prison sentences received by Iran’s seven Baha’i leaders have reportedly been reduced. The Baha’i International Community has learned that the lawyers representing the seven were informed orally yesterday that the 20-year jail terms have now been changed to 10 years. The seven – Fariba Kamalabadi, Jamaloddin Khanjani, [...]
Omid Djalili – The Baha’is in Iran
Omid Djalili, British actor and comedian, appeals for support of the Baha’i leaders in Iran who have recently been sentenced to 20 years in prison. These are ordinary people, absolutely innocent of any wrongdoing. They have been held for two years in Evin prison without access to proper legal representation and the trial proceedings were [...]
Secretary Clinton condemns 20-year sentences for Iranian Baha’i leaders
August 13, 2010 – 3:16pm U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton issued a statement yesterday, August 12, condemning the recent sentencing of seven Iranian Baha’i leaders each to 20 years in prison. The United States is deeply concerned with the Iranian government’s continued persecution of Baha’is and other religious minority communities in Iran,” Secretary [...]
International outcry at prison sentences for Iranian Baha’i leaders
11 August 2010 GENEVA — Reports that seven Iranian Baha’i leaders have each received prison sentences of 20 years have been met with condemnation from governments and human rights organizations around the world. Australia, Canada, France, Germany – and the President of the European Parliament – have all expressed strong statements of concern. They are [...]
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