On Friday, December 8, the HRANA news agency reported that six imprisoned Baha'i citizens in Karaj have been transferred to Evin Prison in Tehran. The identity of these prisoners has been announced as Babak Zineli, Sahba Taifi, Shervin Shabrokh, Iren Rahmani, Foad Taifi, and Reza Yazdi, and it has been noted that they have been detained in Karaj for a month. These six individuals were arrested on November 7 by the security forces of the Islamic Republic and were charged with 'propaganda against the regime, acts against national security, and membership in opposition groups' at the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor's Office in Shahriar County. Meanwhile, HRANA quoted an informed source stating that 'Mr. Taifi suffers from thyroid disease and requires medication,' adding that the authorities have prevented the delivery of medication to him. The news agency also reported on another story about the release of six detained Baha'i women with 'bail' in Hamadan on Thursday, December 7. Baha'i citizens in Iran are deprived of freedoms related to their religious beliefs, and their persecution is one of the systematic actions of the Islamic Republic. Accordingly, in a statement by the Baha'i International Community published on December 4, it was stated: 'The change in the Iranian government's treatment of Baha'is indicates an increase and intensification of systematic repression policies against this community.'
Transfer of Six Baha'i Citizens from Karaj to Evin Prison
Six Baha'i citizens have been transferred from Karaj to Evin Prison after being detained for a month on charges related to their religious beliefs. This incident highlights the ongoing persecution of Baha'is in Iran, which is part of a broader pattern of systematic repression. The situation raises concerns about human rights violations in the country.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Iranian authorities transferred six Baha'i citizens from Karaj to Evin Prison amid ongoing persecution.
- Islamic Republic security forces arrest Babak Zineli, Sahba Taifi, Shervin Shabrokh, Iren Rahmani, Foad Taifi, Reza Yazdi
- Iranian authorities transfer Babak Zineli, Sahba Taifi, Shervin Shabrokh, Iren Rahmani, Foad Taifi, Reza Yazdi
- Iranian authorities deny Sahba Taifi
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The systematic repression of Baha'is in Iran continues to escalate.
📝 Key Evidence
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