Category: Religious Minorities

Iran’s Apartheid Rules for Bahais Clarified

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Bahais

HRANA News Agency – Saham News has published an order from the chief of police, dating from April 8, 2010, which clarifies which economic sectors are forbidden for Bahais. Because Bahais in Iran are excluded from employment in the civil service, education and health, and other major sectors, many of them start small shops or workshops in sectors where this is permitted, but the rules they must obey have been kept secret.

This order from the chief of police to police bureaus all over the country instructs them to constrain, limit and police the activities of Bahais in the specified fields, and ensure the Bahais do not constitute a significant presence in society. Continue reading “Iran’s Apartheid Rules for Bahais Clarified”

Shaykh Fathi Mohammad Naghshbandi Released from Prison

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Fathi Mohammad Naghshbandi

HRANA News Agency – A Sunni scholar imprisoned in Iran since 2012 has today been released on bail.

According to the report of Campaign of Baluch Activists, Shaykh Fathi Mohammad Naghshbandi was released earlier after being transferred from Zahedan Central prison to the Ministry of Intelligence Detention Center in Rask. Continue reading “Shaykh Fathi Mohammad Naghshbandi Released from Prison”

Jalayer Vahdat Freed at the End of His Sentence

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Jalayer Vahdat, Nosrullah Vahdat

HRANA News Agency – Jalayer Vahdat was released from Vakil Abad prison in Mashhad on May 8, at the end of a five-year sentence for his religious beliefs.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), he began his sentence on October 24, 2010. Continue reading “Jalayer Vahdat Freed at the End of His Sentence”

Parole Request of Behnam Irani Was Rejected

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Behnam Irani

HRANA News Agency – The public court of Karaj rejected the request of parole by Behnam Irani, Iranian priest.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), branch number 7 of the public court of Karaj, has rejected the request of this newly converted to Christianity, in a letter that was written to prison authorities in March. Continue reading “Parole Request of Behnam Irani Was Rejected”

Another 3 BIHE Educators Released, 9 Remain in Prison

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Farhad Sedeqi, Mahmoud Badavam, Ramin Ziba’i

HRANA News Agency – After four years in prison, Mahmoud Badavam, Farhad Sedeqi and Ramin Ziba’i, faculty members of the Baha’i Institute for Higher Education (BIHE), were released from Raja’i Shahr Prison on April 30.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), they were arrested in late May, 2011, when premises and homes relating to the Institute for Higher Education were raided by security forces. In October, 2011, they were sentenced to four years in prison. Continue reading “Another 3 BIHE Educators Released, 9 Remain in Prison”

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Three Bahais Tried in Gorgan

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Beyta Hedayati, Hana Aqiqiyan, Hana Kushkabaghi

HRANA News Agency – Hana Aqiqiyan, a Bahai from Gorgan, and Beyta Hedayati and Hana Kushkabaghi, from Gonbad-e Qabus, were tried in Gorgan on April 25.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Mrs Kushkabaghi was not present, as she had not seen the summons. They were among the Bahais arrested in widespread raids in the towns of Gorgan, Gonbad-e Qabus and Minudasht in October 2012. Continue reading “Three Bahais Tried in Gorgan”

A Report about Shahram Ahmadi’s Situation in Rajai Shahr Prison

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Shahram Ahmadi

HRANA News Agency- Shahram Ahmadi, death row Sunni prisoner, is experiencing very hard physical and mental condition at about his seventh year of his imprisonment in Rajai Shahr prison in Karaj.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Shahram Ahmadi who was shot during his detention time and has got problem with his kidney and bowel, so far, has been deprived of adequate treatment in prison and outside. Continue reading “A Report about Shahram Ahmadi’s Situation in Rajai Shahr Prison”

Another Bahai Arrested in Hamadan

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Hussein Khandel, Mehran Khandel

HRANA News Agency – Mehran Khandel, a Bahai living in the city of Hamadan, was arrested in his home on the afternoon of April 26.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA),  agents from the security forces of Hamadan Province first searched his home, where Mr. Khandel was present with his two young children. Witnesses said that the agents had no search warrant, and conducted the search and arrest in an inhumane manner. Continue reading “Another Bahai Arrested in Hamadan”

Nine Bahais arrested in Hamadan: Seven Released on Bail

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Atefeh Zahedi, Farida Ayoubi, Fataneh Mushtaq, Hamid Adharnoush, Mas`oud Adharnoush, Mina Hemmati, Parvaneh Ayoubi, Roumina Tabibi, Shahin Rashedi

HRANA News Agency – In late March, nine Bahais were arrested in Hamadan. In recent days seven of these have been released on bail, ranging from 25 to 60 million Tumans (8000 to 19,500 euros / $US 9000 to 21,000).

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), two Bahai women, Farida Ayoubi and Fataneh Mushtaq are still being held. Those who have been bailed are Hamid Adharnoush, Mas`oud Adharnoush, Shahin Rashedi, Atefeh Zahedi, Roumina Tabibi, Mina Hemmati and Parvaneh Ayoubi.

There is no indication of the reasons for the arrests.

One Bahai Arrested in Tehran

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Farima Farzandi

HRANA News Agency – Farima Farzandi, a Bahai resident of Tehran, was arrested on April 21st and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), armed government security agents raided Ms. Farzandi’s residence, searching and videotaping what is described as a “violent arrest.” Continue reading “One Bahai Arrested in Tehran”