Category: Religious Minorities

Court Rejects Complaint of Several Bahai Students

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Bahai Students

HRANA News Agency – Following the announcement of results from Iran’s national secondary school graduation exam for this academic year, many Bahai youth who achieved good marks, sufficient for entry even to the best of the state-controlled universities, found they were rejected from university due to “defects in the file.”

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), some of these students filed a legal complaint, which after overcoming various obstacles was actually received and considered by a branch of the Administrative Court. Continue reading “Court Rejects Complaint of Several Bahai Students”

Manuchher Khalousi Sentenced: Six Years for Being a Bahai

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Manuchher Khalousi, Nava Kholousi, Nika Kholousi

HRANA News Agency – The Revolutionary Court in the city of Mashhad has sentenced Manuchher Khalousi to six years in prison for his Bahai beliefs.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the charges against him were “propaganda against the regime” or “acting against national security,” although the evidence cited does not support either charge: it focuses simply on proving that he is a Bahai. Continue reading “Manuchher Khalousi Sentenced: Six Years for Being a Bahai”

Two Bahais Begin their Sentences in Arak and Kerman

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Fara Baghi, Fariba Ashtari, Faribourz Baghi, Mehran Eslami, Navid Haqiqi, Shahram Falah

HRANA News Agency – On January 31, Navid Haqiqi and Shahram Falah reported to prisons in Arak and Kerman, respectively, to begin serving 3-year sentences for their faith.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), in August 2012, 20 Bahais were arrested in central Iran: 10 in Yazd and Isfahan and 10 others in towns and cities such as Shahin Shahr, Vila Shahr, Arak and Kerman. Continue reading “Two Bahais Begin their Sentences in Arak and Kerman”

Peyman Mirzaee still in Custody

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Mohammad Ali Taheri, Peyman Mirzaee

HRANA News Agency – The case of Peyman Mirzaee is being reviewed at Branch 3 of Shahid Moqaddasi Court and he is refused to get temporarily release on a bail.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Peyman Mirzaee a follower of Erfane Halghe who has been arrested after the protest near the Human Right Council building has confirmed his health in a phone call. Continue reading “Peyman Mirzaee still in Custody”

Erfane Halghe Instructors Received 37 Years Imprisonment Sentence

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Mohammad Ali Taheri

HRANA News Agency – 16 instructors of “Erfane Halghe” (Interuniversalism Mysticism) have been sentenced to 37 years imprisonment and to pay 130 million Toman fine.

According to HRANA based on the report of Fars News Agency, 40 instructors of Erfane Halghe who held teaching sessions of “Erfane Halghe” have been arrested and 16 of them charged, prosecuted and sentenced. These 16 individuals were instructors (Master) of Erfane Halghe, who held teaching sessions after Mohammad Ali Taheri was arrested. They have been prosecuted based on the same charges and after the hearing these 16 individuals received a total of 37 years imprisonment and 130 Million Toman fine.” Continue reading “Erfane Halghe Instructors Received 37 Years Imprisonment Sentence”

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Three Bahais in Tonekabon Arrested: Trials Imminent

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Faramarz Lotfi, Soroush Gorshasebi, Zayullah Qadri

HRANA News Agency – On February 3, three Bahai men living in the city of Tonekabon, in Iran’s Mazandaran province, were summoned to the court in Tonekabon, charged and arrested, as their trials are about to begin.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), their names are given as Zayullah Qadri, Soroush Gorshasebi and Faramarz Lotfi. Continue reading “Three Bahais in Tonekabon Arrested: Trials Imminent”

Ministry of Intelligence Pressures Muslims of Rasht to Cut Ties with Bahais

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Bahais, Rasht

HRANA News Agency – In the past two months over 20 Muslim residents of the city of Rasht, in Northern Iran, have been summoned and threatened by the Ministry of Intelligence because of their relationships with Bahais.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Muslims who have some sort of relation with Bahais are frequently summoned and interrogated. Continue reading “Ministry of Intelligence Pressures Muslims of Rasht to Cut Ties with Bahais”

Arash Moghadam and Farshid Fathi still Waiting for Appeal Court

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Arash Moghadam Aslanpoor, Farshid Fathi

HRANA News Agency – Arash Moghadam Aslanpoor and Farshid Fathi, who have been sentenced each to one year in prison, following the events of April 17, 2014 in Evin prison (Black Thursday), are waiting for appeal court.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Arash Moghadam Aslanpoor and Farshid Fathi have been sentenced each to one year in prison in branch 15 of the revolutionary court by chief judge Salavati, on Monday December 29, 2014. Continue reading “Arash Moghadam and Farshid Fathi still Waiting for Appeal Court”

Peyman Mirzaei Location is still Unknown after his Arrest

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Mohammad Ali Taheri, Peyman Mirzaei

HRANA News Agency – Peyman Mirzaei , one of Erfane Halgheh followers who has been arrested since Tuesday gathering close to the Human Rights Council building is still kept at an unknown location .

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Peyman Mirzaee one of the followers of  Erfane Halgheh has been arrested on Tuesday 27 January in front of  the Human Rights Council building. He has been transferred into an unknown location after he was beaten by security forces. Continue reading “Peyman Mirzaei Location is still Unknown after his Arrest”

One Person Arrested in Attacks on the Gathering of Mohammad Ali Taheri’s Followers

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Mohammad Ali Taheri, Peyman Mirzaie

HRANA News Agency – On Tuesday 27 January, several followers of Erfane Halgheh and Tehrani Citizens attempted to form a gathering in Esfandiar Street – in front of the Human Rights Council of Judiciary – to show their concerns about Mohammad Ali Taheri and lack of information about his situation. However, they were confronted by police and security forces.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), on Tuesday 27 January, several Therani citizens and Efrane Halghe followers attempted to gather in support of “Mohammad Ali Taheri” the founder of Interuniversalism Mysticism in front of the Human Rights Council of Judiciary located in Esfandiar Street but they were confronted by police and security forces. Continue reading “One Person Arrested in Attacks on the Gathering of Mohammad Ali Taheri’s Followers”