10 January 2010, To the Believers in the Cradle of the Faith
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Audio “…those whose inner vision is dimmed by the veils of religious prejudice have conspired to create false accusations so as to provide justification to the Iranian people for their acts of oppression against you, seemingly unaware that such actions ultimately vitiate the perpetrator’s credibility….”
Read more » Home > Tag > persecutionWorld Reacts to Trial of Seven Baha’i Leaders
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Audio: “Iran’s decision to begin the trial yesterday of seven Baha’i leaders has triggered a strong international reaction, including a call by Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi for their immediate release and ultimate acquittal.”
Read more » Home > Tag > persecutionTrial of Seven Baha’i leaders Under Way
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John Iron reads: “The trial of seven imprisoned Baha’i leaders began today in Iran. Initial reports indicate that the trial is marked by numerous violations of legal due process…”
Read more » Home > Tag > persecutionTrial of Seven Baha’i Leaders in Iran Looms
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Recent developments in Iran have raised grave concern about the ultimate fate of the seven Baha’i leaders who are scheduled to go on trial next Tuesday.
Read more » Home > Tag > persecutionAustralian National Assembly, 75th Year
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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd congratulated Australian Bahá’ís on the 75th anniversary of their National Spiritual Assembly at an event in Sydney. Participants remembered the Baha’is in Iran, who would be marking the same anniversary if not for the decades of persecution in that country.
Read more » Home > Tag > persecutionBritish Prime Minister Sends Ridvan Message
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has sent a message to UK Baha’is to mark Ridvan, the most important Baha’i festival, expressing “respect and admiration”.
Read more » Home > Tag > persecutionCanada Condemns Persecution of Baha’is
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Canada’s House of Commons unanimously adopted a strongly worded motion condemning the persecution of Baha’is in Iran and calling for release of Baha’i leaders.
Read more » Home > Tag > persecutionIranian Baha’i leaders Being Held Incommunicado
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Six Baha’i leaders, arrested nearly two weeks ago, have no access to lawyers or relatives. The Baha’i Community is very concerned about their fate.
Read more » Home > Tag > persecutionInternational Community Rejects Iranian Allegations on Recent Arrests
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Allegations by Iran that six Baha’is were arrested last week “for security reasons and not for their faith” are utterly baseless and without documentation, said the Baha’i International Community today.
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