Fariba Kamalabadi
Baha'i prisoner
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View Timeline →Evin Prison Officials Prevent Issuance of 'Incapacity for Punishment' Ruling for Mahvash Sabat
Evin prison officials are obstructing the medical treatment of Mahvash Sabat, a 73-year-old Bahai poet, despite her serious health issues. Her daughter claims that the…
Letter from 10 Political Female Prisoners: We Stand with the Baha'i Citizens of Iran
Ten political female prisoners in Iran express solidarity with Baha'i citizens, highlighting the oppression faced by this religious minority. They emphasize that their political beliefs…
Sediqe Vosoughi: I Protest the Numerous Oppressions Faced by Baha'i Fellow Citizens
Sediqe Vosoughi, an Islamic scholar, has publicly supported Baha'i prisoners Fariba Kamalabadi and Mahvash Sabet, who are on hunger strike protesting the oppression of Baha'is…
Protests Against Human Rights Violations in Iran; Narges Mohammadi Joins Hunger Strike of Two Baha'i Prisoners
Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, announced her hunger strike in solidarity with two imprisoned Baha'i women protesting human rights violations in Iran. This…
Anniversary of Mahsa; Fire Breaks Out in Women's Prison in Qarchak Varamin
On the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, a fire broke out in Qarchak Varamin women's prison, possibly linked to a prison riot. Human rights activists…
10-Year Prison Sentence and 'Deprivation of Other Rights' Confirmed for Two Baha'i Citizens in Iran
Mahvash Shahriari and Fariba Kamalabadi, two Baha'i citizens in Iran, have had their 10-year prison sentences confirmed by the Tehran Court of Appeals, along with…
Vahid Tizfahm, a Leader of the Baha'i Community in Iran, Released from Prison After 10 Years
Vahid Tizfahm, a prominent leader of the Baha'i community in Iran, was released from prison after serving ten years for charges widely criticized as politically…
Saeed Rezaei: The People of Iran Never Accepted Espionage Charges Against Baha'i Leaders
Saeed Rezaei, a Baha'i leader recently released from a decade in prison, asserts that the Iranian government has never provided evidence for espionage charges against…
Human Rights Watch Criticizes Repression and Violation of Freedom of Expression in Iran
Human Rights Watch's annual report criticizes the Iranian government for severe human rights violations in 2017, including repression of free expression and discrimination against women…
Proposed Resolution by American Senators Condemning Violations of Baha'i Rights in Iran
A group of U.S. Senators condemned the Iranian government's violations of Baha'i rights and called for the release of imprisoned Baha'i leaders. This resolution highlights…
Faezeh Hashemi: The Grand Policy of the Islamic Republic is to Always Have an Enemy
Faezeh Hashemi criticized the Iranian government's policies, emphasizing the existence of innocent prisoners and the need for a change in the political landscape. She highlighted…
Tehran Prosecutor's Office Refuses to Extend Leave for Baha'i Citizen After 9 Years in Prison
Mahvash Shahriari, a Baha'i leader, returned to prison after the Tehran Prosecutor's Office denied her request for an extension of her leave following 9 years…
UN Concern Over Iranian Officials' 'Hate Speech' Against Bahá'ís
UN special rapporteurs have raised alarms over Iranian officials' hostile rhetoric against Bahá'ís, particularly following legal threats against those associating with them. This situation escalated…
Lawyer of Hashemi Family: Fa'ezeh is Not a Child to Follow Ayatollah Hashemi's Opinion
Mahmoud Alizadeh, the lawyer for Fa'ezeh Hashemi, defended her against legal threats for meeting a Baha'i leader, asserting her right to humane treatment. The incident…
Five Religious Thinkers: Meeting with a Imprisoned Bahai Fellow Countryman is an Ethical and Religious Act
Five Iranian religious thinkers have condemned the backlash against Faezah Hashemi for meeting a Bahai leader, asserting that such actions are ethical and religiously justified.…
Ejei Promised: There Will Be Action Against Fa'ezeh Hashemi
Fa'ezeh Hashemi, daughter of a former Iranian president, faces potential legal action for meeting with a Baha'i leader in prison, which has drawn strong condemnation…
Faezeh Hashemi's Reaction to Recent Attacks: It's Important to Pay the Price
Faezeh Hashemi, daughter of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, has faced backlash for meeting with a Baha'i leader, asserting that her family has endured…
The U.S. Calls for the Release of Seven Bahá'í Leaders Imprisoned in Iran Again
The U.S. has called on Iran to release seven Bahá'í leaders imprisoned for eight years on charges including espionage and propaganda. This demand highlights ongoing…
Controversial Meeting of Faezah Hashemi: 'Warning from a Responsible Institution' to the Ayatollah
Faezah Hashemi's meeting with Baha'i leader Fariba Kamalabadi has sparked controversy, with some Iranian media calling for action against her. The meeting has raised questions…
Attack on Rafsanjani Family Following Faezah Hashemi's Meeting with Baha'i Leader
Faezah Hashemi's meeting with a Baha'i leader has sparked severe backlash from Iranian officials, including calls for her father, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, to reprimand her.…