Baha'is
بهاییان
Religious minority in Iran
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View Timeline →Iranian Security Forces Detain Three Baha'is in Shiraz
Iranian security forces have arrested three members of the Baha'i faith in Shiraz, highlighting ongoing religious persecution in the country. The Baha'is, a minority group…
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…
Commemoration of Executed Political Prisoners of the 1980s Behind Closed Doors in Khavaran
Families of political prisoners executed in the 1980s commemorated their loved ones in Khavaran despite security forces blocking access. They protested against ongoing repression and…
What Did Khomeini Do to Iran? A Timeline of the Crisis-Creating Actions of the Founder of the Islamic Republic
The article outlines the authoritarian regime established by Ruhollah Khomeini in Iran from 1979 to 1989, detailing the violent suppression of dissent, the persecution of…
Annual Report by Human Rights Watch; Iran's Situation Worsened in 2024
Human Rights Watch's annual report indicates a significant deterioration in Iran's human rights situation in 2024, highlighting increased repression of activists, particularly women and minorities,…
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: Citizens' Protests in Iran Continue Despite Severe Government Repression
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reported that religious freedom in Iran remains severely restricted, with ongoing protests against mandatory hijab laws despite government…
Leaders of the Global Conference on Religious Freedom to VOA: The Islamic Republic No Longer Has the Support of the People
Leaders of the International Religious Freedom Conference declared that the Islamic Republic of Iran has lost the support of its people, emphasizing the ongoing repression…
Second Report by Javid Rahman: Continuation of Executions of Minors and Human Rights Violations in Iran
Javid Rahman's second report to the UN highlights ongoing human rights violations in Iran, particularly the execution of minors and the government's harsh response to…
Why Should We Oppose the Death Sentence for Mohammad Ali Taheri?
The article discusses the death sentence for Mohammad Ali Taheri, arguing against the death penalty based on human rights, the ineffectiveness of capital punishment in…
Why So Much Hatred and Hostility Against Bahá'ís?
The article discusses the ongoing repression of Bahá'ís in Iran, highlighting recent arrests, expulsions from universities, and the destruction of their cemeteries. It questions the…
Human Rights Watch: Judiciary and Security Forces are the Main Obstacles to Justice in Iran
Human Rights Watch's 2016 report highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran, particularly by security forces and the judiciary, which are seen as major obstacles…
U.S. Commission: Religious Freedom Situation in Iran Has Deteriorated
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reports a worsening situation for religious freedom in Iran, urging the U.S. government to continue sanctions against violators.…
Ahmad Shahid: The Number of Executions in Iran Exceeds That of Any Other Country in the World
Ahmad Shahid, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, presented a report highlighting the alarming increase in executions, ongoing restrictions on freedom of…