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A Trial In Tehran: Their Only ‘Crime’ — Their Faith

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Abbas Djavadi

Seven Baha’i leaders at trial (seated from left): Behrouz Tavakkoli, Saed Reazaei, (standing from left): Fariba Kamalabadi, Vahid Tizfahm, Jamaloddin Khanjani, Afif Naeimi and Mahvash Sabet Of the hundreds of political prisoners in Iranian jails, there is one group, probably … Continue reading →

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World Concerned About Iranian Baha’i Leaders’ Fate

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Abbas Djavadi
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In separate statements, German Chansellor Angela Merkel and European Union expressed deep concern about the fate of seven Baha’i leaders who were arrested months ago, facing charges of “acting against Iran’s national security” and “spying for Israel.” Merkel’s spokesman Ulrich … Continue reading →

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They Could Be Executed Next Week

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Abbas Djavadi
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Yesterday, deputy Tehran prosecutor Hassan Haddad was quoted by semi-official news agency Isna, saying that Iran’s seven imprisoned Baha’i leaders (see photo) will be going on trial next week on charges of  ”acting against the Islamic Republic” and “espionage for Israel,” … Continue reading →

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“We Are Ashamed!”

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Abbas Djavadi

A group of Iranian writers, academics, artists, journalists, and activists from around the world signed an open letter to the Baha’i community, apologizing for the persecution of the Baha’i faithful in Iran in the last century and half. Here is part … Continue reading →

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Baha’is Persecuted in Iran

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Abbas Djavadi
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This is actually “no news” for today’s Iran. Iranian human rights organizations report that last Wednesday security forces raided the homes of 10 Baha’i families in Tehran, confiscated religious books, documents, and computers; and arrested six people. One of them … Continue reading →

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