Mansour Borji
Director of Article 18
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View Timeline →Annual Report on 'International Religious Freedom' by the U.S. State Department: Suppression of Religious Minorities in Iran Continues
The U.S. State Department's annual report highlights ongoing religious persecution in Iran, particularly against Baha'is and other religious minorities. Antony Blinken emphasizes America's commitment to…
Four Human Rights Organizations: Suppression, Arrest, and Persecution of Christians in Iran Continues
Four human rights organizations released a report detailing the ongoing persecution of Christians in Iran, highlighting an increase in arrests from 134 in 2022 to…
Yasser Akbari, Christian Convert, Writes from Prison: I Am a Captive in the Hands of My Country's Enemies
Yasser Akbari, a Christian convert imprisoned in Iran, details in a letter his inability to attend his son's funeral due to prison authorities' restrictions. His…
Arrest of a Christian Convert in Karaj
Aziz Majidzadeh, a Christian convert, was arrested in Karaj along with about 20 others during a workshop. His continued detention highlights the Iranian government's crackdown…
Arrest of a Christian Convert in Tabriz
Ali Amini, a Christian convert in Tabriz, was arrested by security forces and remains imprisoned, highlighting ongoing persecution of Christians in Iran. Nasser Nord Gol-Tappeh,…
Two Imprisoned Christian Converts Forced to Sign Blank Papers
Two Christian converts, Mohammad Ali Torabi and Abdolali Pourmand, were forced to sign blank papers in prison, raising concerns about potential forced confessions and political…
Arrest of Another Christian Convert in Dezful
Abdolali Pourmand, a Christian convert in Dezful, was arrested by security forces amid increasing pressure on evangelical Christians in Khuzestan province. This incident highlights ongoing…
Arrest of a Christian Convert in Dezful
Mohammad Ali Torabi, a Christian convert, was arrested by security forces in Dezful, along with others, raising concerns about the treatment of religious minorities in…
Refusal to Enroll the Child of Imprisoned Pastor in School
The family of imprisoned pastor Yousef Nadarkhani is facing increased pressure, including the refusal to enroll his child in school. Nadarkhani, a Christian convert, has…
Welcoming the Release of Maryam Naghash Zargaran, a Christian Convert in Tehran
Maryam Naghash Zargaran, an Iranian Christian convert, has been released from prison after serving four years for charges related to her faith. Her arrest was…
Court Confirms Five-Year Prison Sentence for Christian Convert
Ibrahim Firouzi, a Christian convert in Iran, has had his five-year prison sentence confirmed by the appeals court for allegedly disrupting national security. Human rights…
Arrest of Two Christian Converts in Urmia
Two Christian converts, Anousheh Razabakhsh and Soheil Zargarzadeh, were arrested in Urmia by IRGC agents without a disclosed reason. This incident highlights ongoing religious persecution…
Concerns for the Health of Two Imprisoned Christian Converts in Evin
Two imprisoned Christian converts in Iran, Amin Afsharnaderi and Hadi Asgari, are on hunger strikes due to poor health and lack of judicial attention to…
Two U.S. Election Candidates from the Perspective of Human Rights Defenders
Human rights defenders express skepticism about the commitment of U.S. presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to human rights issues, particularly concerning Iran. Critics…
Maryam Naqash Zargaran's 'Poor' Physical Condition After Three Weeks of Hunger Strike
Maryam Naqash Zargaran, a Christian convert imprisoned in Iran, has been on a hunger strike for three weeks, resulting in serious health issues. Her family…
Concern Over the Health of Maryam Naqash Zargar, Imprisoned Christian
Maryam Naqash Zargar, a Christian convert imprisoned in Iran, is on a hunger strike protesting her lack of medical care and legal rights. Her health…
Eight Christian Converts Arrested in Karaj
At least eight Christian converts were arrested in Karaj, Iran, with over 90 Christians currently imprisoned for religious activities. The arrests are reportedly conducted by…
Vahid Hakani, Christian Convert, Released on Conditional Terms
Vahid Hakani, a Christian convert imprisoned in Iran for nearly three years, has been released conditionally after agreeing not to participate in Christian activities. His…
Former Leader of the Assyrian Pentecostal Church in Tehran Arrested
Pastor Victor Bet Tamraz, a prominent figure in the Assyrian Pentecostal Church in Tehran, was arrested by security forces for conducting church services in Persian.…