National & International Media Coverage
2010
- Iran’s Baha’i community fear rise in persecution
By Kasra Naji, BBC News, July 2, 2010 - Iran Baha’i leaders cheduled in court on election anniversary
Radio Free Europe/Radio Farda, June 3, 2010 - Baha’i leaders enter third year of imprisonment in Iran
By Ladan Nekoomaram, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, May 17, 2010 - Seven Baha’i leaders kept locked up
By Hillary May, The Washington Times, May 14, 2010 - Don’t forget the right to worship freely
Op-ed by Yitzchok Adlerstein and Carl Moeller, The Washington Times, April 19, 2010 - Saberi mentions Baha’is on CBS News’ Washington Unplugged
CBS News’ Washington Unplugged, April 9, 2010 - Roxana Saberi mentions Baha’is on the Kojo Nnamdi Show
Kojo Nnamdi Show, WAMU 88.5 FM, April 8, 2010 - A trial in Tehran: Their only ‘crime’ — their faith
Commentary by Abbas Djavadi, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, April 8, 2010 - Q&A with Roxana Saberi: “They knew I was not a spy”
Inter Press Service, April 5, 2010 - On NPR: Roxana Saberi inspired by Baha’i women in Evin prison
NPR’s Weekend Edition with Scott Simon, April 3, 2010 - Roxana Saberi mentions Baha’i leaders on The Daily Show
The Daily Show with John Stewart, March 31, 2010 - Baha’is targeted in Iran
Voice of American, March 9, 2010 - Q&A with Sovaida Ma’ani Ewing about Baha’is in Iran
Radio Free Europe’s “Watchdog” blog, March 8, 2010 - Washington Post’s “Faith Complex” program interviews D.C. Baha’i about Baha’is in Iran
Faith Complex/Washington Post, Feb. 16, 0210 - Baha’i on trial in Iran worries brother from afar
By Samuel G. Freedman, The New York Times, Jan. 23, 2010 - Iran moving toward sentencing Baha’i leaders it accuses of plotting overthrow
By Thomas Erdbrink and Tara Bahrampour, The Washington Post, Jan. 18, 2010 - Baha’i leaders on trial in Iran for spying
PBS’ Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, Jan. 15, 2010 - Iran’s Ebadi says seven Baha’is must be acquitted
Washington TV, Jan. 12, 2010 - U.S. Religious Commission slams trial of Baha’is in Iran
Washington TV, Jan. 12, 2010 - Trial underway for Baha’i leaders in Iran
CNN International, Jan. 12, 2010 - Outrage over Baha’i indictment in Iran
United Press International, Jan. 12, 2010 - Local Baha’is rally for seven followers on trial in Iran
By Tara Bahrampour, The Washington Post, Jan. 12, 2010 - Iran court opens trial of 7 Baha’is on spy charges
Associated Press (Tehran) via The New York Times, Jan. 12, 2010 - Iran court opens trial of 7 Baha’is on spy charges
Associated Press (Tehran) via The Washington Post, Jan. 12, 2010 - Iran court opens trial of 7 Baha’is on spy charges
Associated Press (Tehran) via CBS News, Jan. 12, 2010 - Iran begins trial of Baha’is on spying, Israel links
Reuters India, Jan. 12, 2010 - Iran begins trial of Baha’is on spying, Israel links
Reuters India via The Times of India, Jan. 12, 2010 - Trial begins for seven Baha’is in Iran
Washington TV, Jan. 12, 2010 - Iran Baha’is begin spying trials
BBC News, Jan. 12, 2010 - Faith, life and death in Iran
By Cherie Blair, The Guardian (UK), Jan. 12, 2010 - The canaries in Iran’s cages
By Howard Adelman, special to The Globe and Mail (Canada), Jan. 11, 2010 - Concern about rights abuses in Iran
Voice of America editorial, Jan. 11, 2010 - Amid turmoil, Iran set to try 7 Baha’i leaders
By Moni Basu, CNN International, Jan. 9, 2010 - Concern over persecution of Baha’is in Iran
The Hindu, Jan. 9, 2010 - Citizens speak up for Baha’is in Iran
DNA (Mumbai, India), Jan. 8, 2010 - Government urged to intervene on behalf of Baha’is facing persecution in Iran
The Times of India, Jan. 8, 2010 - Baha’is arrested in Iran after protests
Radio Free Europe, Jan. 6, 2010 - Baha’i group slams “anti-Baha’i campaign” in Iran media
Washington TV, Jan. 5, 2010
2009
- Iran detains Nobel laureate’s sister
CNN, Dec. 28, 2009 - Top 10 Religion Stories of 2009: “#9 Banning the Baha’i”
TIME magazine, Dec. 8, 2009 - Religious liberty violated in Iran
Voice of America, Oct. 30, 2009 - Interview with Los Angeles Baha’i Randolph Dobbs
“State of Belief” radio program, Oct. 24-25, 2009 - We are all Baha’is (op-ed)
JewishJournal.com, Oct. 20, 2009 - Spy trial of Iran Baha’i prisoners delayed
United Press International via Times of the Internet, Oct. 19, 2009 - Trial for seven Baha’is in Iran likely to be postponed
Washington Times, Oct. 15, 2009 - Basic freedoms violated in Iran
Voice of America, Sept. 21, 2009 - Iran postpones trial of seven Baha’is – report
Reuters, Aug. 17, 2009 - Iran postpones trial of seven Baha’is
Washington TV, Aug. 17, 2009 - Trial of Baha’is in Iran accused of espionage postponed
Jerusalem Post, Aug. 17, 2009 - Lawyer: Iran has no evidence against Baha’i prisoners
CNN, Aug. 16, 2009 - Course of Mousavi’s green path of hope is unclear
By Borzou Daragahi and Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, Aug. 16, 2009(Mentions official announcement of Sept. 18 trial for seven Baha’i leaders - Iran Baha’is face espionage trial
BBC News, Aug. 15, 2009 - Iran says seven detained Baha’is to go on trial
Reuters, Aug. 15, 2009 - Voice of America News, coverage in Farsi, Aug. 13, 2009
- Baha’is trial due to start next week in Iran
By Moni Basu, CNN International, Aug. 13, 2009 - Trial date set for seven jailed Baha’is in Iran
Washington TV, Aug. 12, 2009 - Two countries are worlds apart for Baha’i faithful
By Kate Linthicum and Amber Smith, Los Angeles Times, July 27, 2009 - Religious cleansing in Iran
By J. K. Choksy & Nina Shea, The National Review Online, July 22, 2009 - Free Baha’i leaders held in Iran
Voice of America, July 15, 2009 - Trial of Baha’is delayed in Iran
CNN World, July 14, 2009 - Trial of Baha’is delayed in Iran
The CNN Wire, July 14, 2009 - Trial for seven Baha’is in Iran reportedly delayed
Washington TV, July 13, 2009 - U.S. panel demands release of Baha’is facing trial in Iran
CNN World, July 10, 2009 - Tomorrow’s trial of imprisoned Bahais in Iran
By Michael Rubin, The National Review Online The Corner blog, July 10, 2009 - U.S. panel demands release of Baha’is facing trial in Iran
The CNN Wire, July 10, 2009 - US panel demands Iran release 7 Baha’is on trial
Associated Press via Yahoo News, July 9, 2009 - It is not just democracy that is illegal in Iran
By Cherie Blair, The Times Online (UK), July 9, 2009 - Norway condemns arrests and executions in Iran
The Norway Post, July 8, 2009 - Norway summons Iran diplomat over human rights concerns
Washington TV, July 7, 2009 - Bahais face trial, execution in Iran
By Michael Rubin, National Review Online, The Corner blog, July 6, 2009 - Brown ‘disappointed’ by Iran regime
Metro, UK, July 1, 2009
Liberal Democrat Lembit Opik of Montgomeryshire asked the Prime Minister about seven imprisoned Baha’i leaders who face trial in Iran on July 11, 2009. - For Bahais, crackdown is old news
By Samuel G. Freedman, The New York Times, June 26, 2009 - Trial date set for Bahais in Iran
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, June 26, 2009 - Trial date set for imprisoned Baha’i leaders in Iran
The CNN Wire, June 25, 2009 - Will Elections Loosen the Grip of Iran’s Hard-liners?
Editorial by Roxana Saberi, The Washington Post, June 11, 2009
Saberi describes meeting the two female Baha’i leaders in Tehran’s Evin Prison. - Still in Prison
NPR, May 15, 2009
Although the Bahá’í leaders are not mentioned in the story, their photo begins and ends the slide show. - Baha’is say jailed leaders in Iran face harsh new accusation
CNN International, May 14, 2009 - An Unfortunate Anniversary in Iran
National Review Online, May 13, 2009 - Broadcast report on anniversary of the arrest of Bahá’í leaders
BBC Persian - A bleak future for Baha’is
The New Statesman - Seven Baha’i Leaders at Risk of Execution
Radio Free Europe/Radio - Seven Baha’is in Iran may face new charge
Washington TV, May 12, 2009 - The cost of religious conversion in Iran
The Guardian, UK, May 9, 2009 - Plea to Iran over detained Baha’is
The Irish Times, April 1, 2009 - Suffocating the Baha’i The Jerusalem Post, March 25, 2009
- No answers yet, but talk is solution in Middle East: Khatami
The Brisbane Times, March 24, 2009 - Israel, Iran can co-exist, says Khatami
The Brisbane Times - Baha’is subject to persecution in Iran, labeled as spies
The Huffington Post, March 18, 2009 - Baha’i Faith and modern Iran
PBS World Focus (online radio show), March 17, 2009 - Iran’s Ebadi says aide freed on bail
AFP, March 16, 2009 - Iranian persecution of the Baha’is
The American Thinker, March 13, 2009 - Iran’s Ebadi says aide freed on bail
AFP - Human rights defender released on bail in Iran
Iran VNC - Iran’s persecution of Bahá’ís is devastating
Editorial by Nazila Ghanea The Telegraph, UK, March 12, 2009 - Baha’i leaders will be tried soon, perhaps next week
Iranian Students News Agency, March 6, 2009
(English translation) - In Iran, Baha’i Leaders Stand Accused of Spying for Israel
The Jewish Daily Forward - Baha’i body calls for fair judgment by Iran Judiciary
Iran VNC - Pressure on Iranian Baha’i Community Has Been Steadily Increasing
Iran Human Rights Voice - Judiciary official defends Iran’s human rights record
Los Angeles Times, March 1, 2009 - Iran’s Prosecutor-General: Imprisoned Baha’i Leaders Accepted the Charges
Radio Farda (via Iran Press Watch), Feb. 27, 2009 - Iran will not allow threats against security
Press TV, Iran - Stand up for Iran’s Baha’is
The London Times, Feb. 26, 2009
British comedians speak up for Bahá’í leaders in Iran - Baha’is enjoy same “facilities” as others in Iran – judicial official
Iran VNC - Baha’i leaders on trial in Iran
PBS World Focus, Feb. 25, 2009 - Iran cracks down on religious minorities
CBS News’ World Watch blog, Feb. 25, 2009 - Forgetting they are human
Iranian.com, Feb. 24, 2009 - Iran’s religious persecution
Voice of America, Feb. 23, 2009 - Iran provides Bahá’ís with all facilities
PressTV, Iran - What Iran’s Jews say
Op-Ed by Roger Cohen, The New York Times, Feb. 23, 2009 - Seven Iranians charged with spying for Israel
New York Times’ The Lede blog, Feb. 23, 2009 - Claims of ’show trial’ as Baha’i seven face court and death
The National, UAE, Feb. 22, 2009 - Baha’i leaders on trial in Iran
PBS’ Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, Feb. 20, 2009
Excerpt from broadcasted news item (2:20) - ‘Office’ star appeals for end to the Baha’i persecution
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Feb. 19, 2009 - Iran moving to “eradicate” Baha’i faith – senior analyst
Iran VNC - Religious leaders face spying charges in Iran
CNN, Feb. 18, 2009 - Iran Accuses 7 Jailed Leaders of Bahai Faith of Espionage
The Washington Post, Feb. 17, 2009 - Obama, Iran, and Human Rights
By Michael Rubin, The National Review Online’s The Corner - Channel 4 news in the UK interviewed Shirin Ebadi about the defense of Baha’i leaders
- Stop religious persecution in Iran
Commentary by actor Rainn Wilson, CNN, Feb. 17, 2009 - Seven Charged with Espionage in Iran
Islamic Republic News Agency - FARS News Agency piece about the Baha’i leaders in Iran
Fars News Agency, Iran - Concern grows over trial of Baha’is in Iran
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty - End to suppressive measures against Baha’is
RoozOnline.com - Britain “very concerned” over Iranian Baha’i charges
AFP, Feb. 16, 2009 - Iran prosecutor: Bahais are Israeli agents
Tehran Times - Seven friends face revolutionary court
By Nazila Ghanea The Guardian, UK - Iran accuses Bahais of having ties with Israel
The Jerusalem Post (from AP), Feb. 15, 2009 - Iran prosecutor: Baha’is, Israeli agents
Press TV, Iran - U.S. Condemns religious persecution in Iran
Voice of America, Feb. 14, 2009 - World Briefing – Middle East – Iran – 7 Bahais to Face Trial
The New York Times, Feb. 12, 2009 - Baha’i Leaders In Iran Charged With Spying For Israel
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty - Iran Announces Trial of Baha’i Leadership
7thSpace Interactive - Baha’i Leaders In Iran Charged With Spying For Israel
Payvand, Iran - Iran to try Bahais for spying for Israel
AFP, Feb. 11, 2009 - Iran charges 7 members of Baha’i faith with spying for Israel
Ha’aretz, Israel - Iran vows to try 7 Baha’i leaders as spies
Times Colonist, Canada - Obama’s Two Iran Tests
By Michael Rubin The National Review Online’s The Corner - Iran to try Bahais for spying for Israel
Human Rights Tribune, Switzerland - Iran to try seven Baha’is for “spying” for Israel
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