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Iran

August 30, 2010

Worldwide concern grows over sentences for Iranian Baha'i leaders

A growing number of governments, civil society groups and individuals are opposing harsh prison sentences handed down to Iran's seven Baha'i leaders.
August 16, 2010

Iranian justice system 'in tatters', say critics

Human rights groups have criticised the TV “confession” last Wednesday night of an Iranian woman facing execution for murder.
August 11, 2010

Growing global concern over Iran's treatment of Baha'is

The prison sentences of 20 years meted out to seven Baha’i leaders in Iran have been condemned by governments and NGOs across the world.
August 10, 2010

Reports of harsh sentences against Iranian Baha'i leaders

Reports have been received indicating that seven Iranian Baha'i leaders have each received jail sentences of 20 years for charges they deny.
August 8, 2010

Iran continues detention of Baha’i leaders

The judge presiding over the trial of seven Baha’i leaders in Iran has extended their detention by two months, while they still await a verdict.
August 6, 2010

Iran continues to be challenged on stoning case

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, the woman in Iran condemned to death for adultery, is at imminent risk of execution in Tabriz prison.
August 2, 2010

Americans in Iran must be charged or released, says Amnesty

Amnesty International has called on the Iranian authorities to release three US nationals detained without charge or trial for a year.
July 10, 2010

Iran faces calls not to execute woman accused of adultery

Civil, religious and human rights groups are asking the Iranian authorities not to execute a 43-year-old woman convicted of adultery, following global concern.
June 1, 2010

Baha'i leaders face fourth court session in Iran

Seven Baha’i leaders in Iran, imprisoned for more than two years, face their fourth court appearance on 12 June. There are currently some 38 Baha’is in detention in Iran.
May 25, 2010

Human rights abuses in Iran are the focus of global campaigns

A global day of action demanding an end to human rights abuses against minorities in Iran, and particularly the Baha’i community, has been called for 12 June.