Religious freedom

Secretary Clinton condemns 20-year sentences for Iranian Baha’i leaders

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:16:21 -0400

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton issued a statement yesterday, August 12, condemning the recent sentencing of seven Iranian Baha’i leaders each to 20 years in prison.

Action Alert -- Fourth court date for imprisoned Baha'i leaders set for 12 June

glen — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:15:45 -0400

GENEVA — The seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned for more than two years in Iran are scheduled to make their fourth court appearance on 12 June, the Baha'i International Community has learned.

Seven Iranian Baha'i leaders approach two-year anniversary of their arrest

Mon, 10 May 2010 15:12:45 -0400

This Friday, May 14, marks the two-year anniversary of the arrest of seven Iranian Baha'i leaders on a series of false charges stemming from their membership with the minority Baha'i Faith. They are still in prison today.

Update on third trial session of Iranian Baha'i leaders

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:23:29 -0400

GENEVA — Details are emerging from yesterday's court appearance in Tehran of seven imprisoned Iranian Baha'i leaders.

Third court session held for Baha'i leaders in Iran

glen — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:24:00 -0400

GENEVA – The seven imprisoned Iranian Baha'i leaders were called to court today in Tehran for a third session in their trial. The hearing was again closed and no details are available.

Next court date for Baha’i leaders will be April 10

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:14:55 -0500

--UPDATE -- Feb. 22, 2010: The third court session for seven Baha’i leaders imprisoned in Iran is scheduled for Saturday, April 10, a day earlier than originally announced.

Washington Post’s “Faith Complex” program interviews D.C. Baha’i about Baha’is in Iran

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:52:07 -0500

On February 16, “Faith Complex,” a program of the Washington Post and Georgetown University, published an interview with Baha’i author Sovaida Ma’ani Ewing of Washington, D.C.

Baha’is circle the globe with prayers for Baha'i prisoners in Iran

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:49:03 -0500

Baha'i communities across the United States and the globe are demonstrating their concern and support for seven Iranian Baha’i leaders who are scheduled to appear before an Islamic Republic Revolutionary Court on February 7, 2010.

Trial of seven Iranian Baha'i leaders to continue February 7

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:35:10 -0500

Iranian authorities have notified the lawyers of seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders that the next session of their trial will be held on February 7, 2010, the Baha'i International Community announced today.

Trial of seven Baha’i leaders under way in Tehran

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:01:30 -0500

The following is an update from the Baha’i World News Service regarding the trial of seven Baha’i leaders in Iran, which is now underway.