Persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran

Iran VNC has posted the following story about prisoners in Yemen facing the possibility of deportation to Iran: Baha’is in Yemen may face deportation to Iran

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The Jerusalem Post has posted the following story about Baha’i prisoners in Yemen: Yemen to deport 3 minority Bahais to Iran

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NEW YORK, August 27 2008 (BWNS) — Three Baha’is currently imprisoned in Yemen are facing the possibility of imminent deportation to Iran, where Baha’is are intensely persecuted and they would likely face imprisonment or torture. Continue Reading »

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Voice of America has posted the following Editorial: Iranian Baha’i leaders accused

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The Wilmette Life also posted the following article about the persecution of the Baha’is in Iran where an Iranian Baha’i who now lives in the area relates her account of life in Iran as a Baha’i: Persecution has long roots

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The Wilmette Life published the following article about the persecution of the Baha’is in Iran and the recent resolution that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the treatment of the Baha’i community in Iran: Kirk takes up Baha’i fight

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NEW YORK, August 12 2008 (BWNS) — Fraudulent claims in the Iranian news media about seven imprisoned Baha’i leaders and the efforts of Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi and others to defend them represent an effort by the government to prevent Baha’is from having adequate legal representation – and also to stir up “irrational fears and prejudices,” the Baha’i International Community said in a statement today. Continue Reading »

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The Ventura Country Star published the following article about an Iranian Baha’i student who came to Moorpark, CA, 4 years ago: Barred from college in Iran, Moorpark resident excels at studies in the U.S.

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The following Voice of America editorial includes reference to the recent events affecting the Baha’i community in Iran: Terrorizing the Iranian People

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Iran VNC has posted the following article: Baha’is deny accusations of subversive activity

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NEW YORK, August 3 2008 (BWNS) — The Baha’i International Community categorically rejects statements by an Iranian prosecutor that seven Baha’is detained in Tehran have “confessed” to operating an “illegal” organization with ties to Israel and other countries. Continue Reading »

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TEHRAN (Reuters) – Seven detained Baha’i believers have confessed to setting up an illegal organisation in Iran that took orders from Israel and others to undermine the Islamic system, an Iranian newspaper reported on Sunday.

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Iran VNC has posted the following article about the Congressional resolution: Congress condems Iran’s persecution of Baha’is

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WASHINGTON, August 1 2008 – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a resolution condemning the persecution of the Baha’is in Iran. H. RES. 1008 is the tenth congressional resolution since 1982 on the Baha’is in Iran.

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The Wall Street Journal has published the following article: A Campaign of Persecution Against a Faith of Tolerance

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