Category - Baha’i

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8 Aug 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.
1 Jun 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.
25 May 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.
10 Jul 2008

Baha’i shrines become recognised world heritage sites

A United Nations committee meeting here has determined that two Baha’i shrines in Israel possess “outstanding universal value” and should be considered as part of the cultural heritage of humanity as a whole.