Mahvash Sabet
مهوش سابت
Baha'i community leader
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View Timeline →13 Baha'i Citizens Arrested in Isfahan for Holding Music and Painting Classes
Thirteen Baha'i citizens were arrested in Isfahan for allegedly promoting their beliefs through music and art classes. This incident highlights ongoing repression of the Baha'i…
British PEN Calls for Immediate and Unconditional Release of Mahvash Sabet
The British PEN Association has called for the immediate release of Mahvash Sabet, a Baha'i poet and teacher imprisoned in Iran on false charges. Concerns…
The Bahá'í World Community Calls for the Immediate and Unconditional Release of Mahvash Sabet
The Bahá'í World Community has called for the immediate release of Mahvash Sabet, a 71-year-old Bahá'í prisoner in Iran, who has been imprisoned for over…
Human Rights Watch: Imprisoned Activists in Iran Are Denied Access to Treatment
Human Rights Watch has condemned the Iranian government's denial of medical treatment to imprisoned activists, highlighting severe health issues faced by several political prisoners. The…
Human Rights Watch Statement on the Suppression of Political Prisoners in Iran with Medical Deprivation
Human Rights Watch has condemned the Iranian government's use of medical deprivation as a means of suppressing political prisoners, highlighting severe cases of neglect and…
Anisa Fanayan, a Baha'i citizen in Semnan Province, sentenced to 8 years in prison
Anisa Fanayan, a Baha'i citizen in Iran, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for charges related to national security and propaganda against the…
Mahvash Sabet, 72-Year-Old Baha'i Prisoner, Underwent Heart Surgery
Mahvash Sabet, a 72-year-old Baha'i prisoner, underwent heart surgery after delays in treatment. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her religious beliefs,…
Mahvash Sabet, Bahai Prisoner, Deprived of Phone Contact and Family Visits by Court Order
Mahvash Sabet, a Bahai prisoner in Iran, has been denied phone contact and family visits by a court order, allegedly due to media coverage of…
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…
Forced Burial of Baha'i Deceased in Khavaran; Baha'i Community: It's Ruthless
The Baha'i International Community condemned the Iranian government's forced burial of Baha'i deceased without family consent, highlighting recent cases in Khavaran cemetery. This situation underscores…
Judiciary News Agency Denies 'Deteriorating Health' of Mahvash Sabet; Silence on Her Torture
The Iranian judiciary's news agency denied reports of Mahvash Sabet's deteriorating health while remaining silent on allegations of her torture. U.S. officials have expressed concern…
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…
Launch of Archive on Bahá'í Persecution
The Bahá'í International Community has launched a website to archive documents related to the persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran, providing access to thousands of official…
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…
Mahvash Sabet Wins 'Courageous Writer' Award from PEN International
Mahvash Sabet, a Baha'i leader and poet in Iran, has won the 'Courageous Writer' award from PEN International after being released from a decade-long prison…
Mahvash Sabet, a Leader of the Baha'i Community in Iran, Released After 10 Years in Prison
Mahvash Sabet, a prominent leader of the Baha'i community in Iran, has been released after serving a 10-year prison sentence. Her release comes amid increasing…
U.S. Senate Resolution Condemns Persecution of Baha'is in Iran
The U.S. Senate passed Resolution 148 condemning the Iranian government's persecution of Baha'is and calling for the release of imprisoned Baha'i leaders. This resolution, supported…
Bahareh Hedayat's Prison Sentence Extended to Five Years
Bahareh Hedayat, a prominent activist in the student and women's movements, has now served five years of her ten-year prison sentence for her activism. Susan…