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religious-minorities
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asiaone.comworld1 day ago
Iran detains dozens of Baha'is since January, rights groups say
Iranian authorities have arrested at least 63 Baha'is since January, with some held without charges and others accused of propaganda against the regime. Rights groups report raids on homes, desecration of religious items, and mistreatment including electric shocks and mock execut…
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thehindu.comworld52 days ago
Iran Targets Religious Minorities with Arrests and Prison Terms
Iranian authorities have detained dozens of Baha'is and at least 50 Christians in recent months. Human rights groups report arbitrary arrests, denial of legal counsel, and lengthy prison sentences on vague charges.
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world67 days ago
Iran Arrests 77 Bahais Since January Protests, Some Accused of Killing Basij Militia Members
Peyvand Naimi, a 30-year-old Bahai from Kerman, was arrested at work on January 8 and has endured two mock executions, beatings and forced confession. His cousin Borna Naimi and three members of the Sotoudeh family in Shiraz were among those later detained. Al-Monitor reported th…