Category: Religious Minorities

Several Erfane Halghe Followers Summoned to the Court

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Maliheh Biganian, Masoumeh Zia, Mohammad Ali Taheri, Mohammadreza Farahmandnia, Parveen Baharzadeh, Soroush Azemikhah, Zahra Yazdani

HRANA News Agency – During the last couple of days, several activists and instructors of Erfane Halghe (Interuniversalism Mysticism) were summoned to Islamic Revolutionary Court.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), on 24 December 2014, “Zahra Yazdani” and “Mohammadreza Farahmandnia” were summoned to branch 26 of Islamic Revolutionary Court by Judge “ahmadzadeh” for their last hearing session. Continue reading “Several Erfane Halghe Followers Summoned to the Court”

Bahais Banned from the Optometry Sector in Tehran

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Bahais

HRANA News Agency – The Association of Optometry Manufacturers and Sellers in Tehran held its eighth trade fair, the Optics Exhibition, in Wessal Avenue on December 16 to 19.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), eighty business took part. Not only were Bahai-run optometry importers and sellers barred from the exhibition, participants were also told to dismiss any Bahai employees they might have. Continue reading “Bahais Banned from the Optometry Sector in Tehran”

Adnan Rahmat-Penah Denied Medical Leave

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Adnan Rahmat-Penah

HRANA News Agency – Adnan Rahmat-Penah, a Bahai from Shiraz who began a one-year sentence in Adel-Abad prison in Shiraz on November 11, 2014, caught a cold some days ago and his physical condition has deteriorated due to poor conditions, especially the heating system.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), Adnan’s ears have also become infected, but prison officials demanded that his family to pay 20,000 Tomans (about 7 dollars) for an examination by a special doctor. Continue reading “Adnan Rahmat-Penah Denied Medical Leave”

Another Iranian Cleric Reiterates: No Civil Rights Possible for Bahais

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Bahais

HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Mousavi-Bodjnordi, who heads Iran’s civil rights watchdog and is considered close to President Hassan Rouhani,told the state-run Fars News agency that Iran’s Baha’is minority have no civil rights in the regime because their beliefs are contrary to Islam.

“The Baha’i belief is contrary to Islam. In Iran, Baha’is have no civil rights and in particular, they do not have the right to study.” Civil rights are defined as in line with the beliefs of Ayatollah Khomeini, Mousavi-Bodjnordi said. Continue reading “Another Iranian Cleric Reiterates: No Civil Rights Possible for Bahais”

Four Bahais Sentenced and Four Summoned for Questioning

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Afshin Nik-A’in, Dari Amri, egar Nadafi, Mey Khalousi, Parvaneh Rafi`i, Setareh Feda’i, Shaqi Feda’i, Shayan Tafazzoli

HRANA News Agency – On December 17, the Revolutionary Court in Mashhad sentenced Mey Khalousi, Dari Amri, Shaqi Feda’i and Shayan Tafazzoli.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), they were charged with propaganda against the regime in the form of teaching the Bahai Faith. Continue reading “Four Bahais Sentenced and Four Summoned for Questioning”

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Officers Prevent 2 Sunni Prisoners from Receiving Medical Treatment

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Ghasem Abesteh, Jamshed Dehghani

HRANA News Agency – Two Sunni prisoners of conscience in Iran who had been transferred to hospital on Tuesday after a deterioration in their condition were prevented from receiving medical treatment by officers in charge of their case.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Jamshed Dehghani and Ghasem Abesteh were transferred from Rajai Shahr prison to the Imam Khomeini hospital in Tehran on 16 December 2014. Continue reading “Officers Prevent 2 Sunni Prisoners from Receiving Medical Treatment”

Ebrahim Firoozi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Exile

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Ebrahim Firoozi

HRANA News Agency – Ebrahim Firoozi, a Christian convert prisoner in Rajai Shahr prison, in Karaj, has been sentenced to 1 year in prison and two years in exile in Sarbaz city.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Ebrahim Firozi, Christian convert in his last arrest, on 25th August 2013, was sentenced by the Revolutionary court in Robat Karim city to one year in prison and two years of exile in Sarbaz city. Continue reading “Ebrahim Firoozi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Exile”

2 Christians Released from Karoon Prison in Ahvaz

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Hossein Baronzadeh, Rahman Bahman

HRANA News Agency – Hossein Baronzadeh (Daniel) and Rahman Bahman (Zia) were released after 10 months from Karoon prison in Ahvaz.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), these two Christian converts, along with 6 other Christian converts had been arrested in the city of Shoosh, on 5th March. Continue reading “2 Christians Released from Karoon Prison in Ahvaz”

Two Christian Citizens Released from Karaj Prison

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Reza Rabani, Seyed Abdulreza Ali Haghnejad

HRANA News Agency – Seyed Abdulreza Ali Haghnejad and Reza Rabani, two new converted to Christianity citizens and prisoners of central prison of Karaj, were acquitted and released from prison.

According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), Seyed Abdulreza Ali Haghnejad and Reza Rabani, two prisoners of central prison of Karaj were previously sentenced to 6 years in prison and exile to Minab and Bandar Abbas Prisons, however the appeal court and dropped their charges, on Sunday, December 14. Continue reading “Two Christian Citizens Released from Karaj Prison”

Gathering of Erfane Halghe Followers In Tehran

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Mohammad Ali Taheri

HRANA News Agency – Hundreds of citizens and followers of Erfane Halghe (Interuniversalism Mysticism) gathered in front of Evin Prison and Bar Association and demanded the freedom for Mohammad Ali Taheri, the founder of Erfane Halghe.

According to the report of Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran (HRANA), those attended yesterday’s gathering were protesting in reaction to the reports published about Mohammad Ali Taheri’s hunger strike and his critical health condition. Continue reading “Gathering of Erfane Halghe Followers In Tehran”