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جامعه بهایی
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View Timeline →Intensified Persecution of Baha'is in Iran: Arrests and Raids Every 10 Hours
Iran's Baha'i community is facing intensified persecution, with state actions occurring every 10 hours, including arrests, raids, and prison sentences. This ongoing crackdown highlights the…
Increased Persecution of Baha'is in Iran: Disappearances and Threats Reported
Young Baha'is have reportedly disappeared amid increasing pressure on religious minorities in Iran, while an elderly couple has faced threats. This situation highlights the ongoing…
Iran's Regime Intensifies Crackdown on Baha'i Community by Seizing Assets
Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on the Baha'i community by seizing their assets, prompting alarm among activists. This action is part of a broader…
Iran Escalates Persecution of Baha'i Community
The Iranian government has intensified its persecution of the Baha'i community, leading to increased arrests and harassment of its members. This situation involves the Iranian…
Increased Raids on Baha'i and Christian Facilities by IRGC in Iran
Iran's Baha'i and Christian facilities are facing increased raids by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as reported by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW). This escalation…
Baha'i Woman Sentenced to 6 Years in Iran for WhatsApp Group Participation
A Baha'i woman in Iran has been sentenced to six years in prison for her involvement in a WhatsApp group. This case highlights the ongoing…
Intensified State Repression Against Iran's Baha'i Community Amid Nationwide Crackdown
Iranian authorities have intensified their repression of the Baha'i community through a campaign of arrests, raids, and torture. This crackdown highlights the ongoing human rights…
Anthony Azizi Discusses Baha’i Persecution in Iran Amid U.S. Tensions: A Human Rights Crisis
Anthony Azizi discusses the increasing persecution of the Baha'i community in Iran, linking it to broader human rights violations amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. The conversation…
Escalating Crackdown on Baha'is: The Ordeal of a Young Father in Iran
Borna Naimi, a 29-year-old Baha'i and karate athlete, is detained in Kerman, Iran, highlighting the increasing repression of the Baha'i community amid reports of torture…
Decades after fleeing persecution, Iranian activist continues call for unity
Parivash Rohani, an Iranian activist living in Maine, continues her advocacy for the Baha'i community and women's rights in Iran. She shares her personal story…
Anisa Fanayan, a Bahai citizen, arrested while leaving the hospital
Anisa Fanayan, a Bahai citizen in Iran, was arrested by security forces while leaving the hospital. She has been sentenced to 8 years in prison…
Hundreds of Human Rights Violations Recorded by the Islamic Republic in November
In November, the Human Rights Activists in Iran organization reported hundreds of human rights violations by the Islamic Republic, including executions and severe restrictions on…
Hearing Session for 10 Baha'i Women in Isfahan; They Are Accused of 'Propaganda Against the Regime'
A hearing for 10 Baha'i women accused of 'propaganda against the regime' took place in Isfahan, where they reported abuse during interrogations. The Baha'i community…
Global Bahá'í Community's Reaction to Pezeshkian's Presence at the UN: Persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran Has Intensified
The global Bahá'í community condemned the intensified persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran during Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to the UN, highlighting a significant gap between the…
UN Human Rights Committee Report on Continued Suppression of Minorities in Iran Following 2021 Protests
The UN Human Rights Committee has reported that minorities in Iran, particularly Kurds and Baluchis, have faced severe repression since the 2021 protests, including human…
Continued Uncertainty for Roya Sabat, Bahai Citizen, in 'IRGC Detention Center'
Roya Sabat, a Bahai citizen, has been detained for over 130 days in Iran without clear charges. Her husband claims her arrest is solely due…
Destruction of a 'Large Area' of Baha'i Rice Fields in Ahmadabad, Sari
Islamic Republic security forces have destroyed Baha'i rice fields in Ahmadabad, Mazandaran, confiscating land that has belonged to Baha'i citizens for over 70 years. This…
Final Report by Javid Rahman to the UN Human Rights Council; Alarming Human Rights Situation and 43% Increase in Executions in Iran
Javid Rahman, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, reported a 43% increase in executions in 2023 and highlighted ongoing human rights abuses,…
Security Forces Block Families of Executed Political Prisoners from Entering Khavaran
Security forces in Iran prevented families of political prisoners executed in the 1980s from entering Khavaran cemetery to commemorate their loved ones. This incident highlights…
Five Weeks of Uncertainty in Detention Center of Shiraz; The Charges Against Yekta Fahandj Saadi Remain Unclear
Yekta Fahandj Saadi, a Baha'i citizen, has been detained for five weeks in Shiraz without clear charges. The ongoing persecution of Baha'is in Iran highlights…