Jan
31
Baha’is condemn lack of due process at trial in Iran
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The Baha’i International Community has issued a statement condemning the trial of 16 individuals in Iran yesterday as a “violation of all internationally accepted standards of legal due process”.
The statement highlights the lack of proper legal representation for the defendants and the use of unreliable “confessions” in the trial. One of the 16 on trial [...]
Jan
26
Trial of Iran’s Bahá’í leaders continues 7 February
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Iranian authorities have notified the lawyers of seven imprisoned Baha’i leaders that the next session of their trial will be held on 7 February, the UK Baha’i community learned today.
At their first court appearance, held on 12 January in Tehran, the charges were read to the seven, who categorically denied the accusations.
“While we know little [...]
Jan
26
Baha’i leaders on trial in Iran: questions asked in British Parliament
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The trial of the seven leaders of the Baha’is in Iran continues to be a subject of debate in the UK parliament, as reported in Hansard.
In a recent session of questions in the House of Lords, the parliament’s upper house, to Baroness Kinnock, Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Lord Eric Avebury [...]
Jan
21
Baha’i leaders face next court session on 7 February
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A report from the Baha’i World News Service indicates that the Iranian authorities have notified the lawyers of the seven imprisoned Baha’i leaders in Iran that their trial will continue in Tehran on 7 February.
At their first court appearance, held 12 January in Tehran, the charges were read to the seven, who categorically denied the [...]
Jan
13
World reacts to the trial of the seven Baha’i leaders
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Earlier today the Baha’i International Community reported that 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.
“If justice is to be carried out and an impartial judge should investigate the charges leveled [...]
Jan
12
First session of trial of Iran’s Baha’i leaders in Tehran
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Baha’is in the UK were disturbed to learn that 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.
“We understand that no observers were allowed in the court,” said Diane Ala’i, the Baha’i International Community’s representative to the United [...]
Jan
10
Baha’i International Community rejects allegations that arrested Baha’is had weapons in their homes
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The Baha’i International Community has issued this rebuttal of allegations by the Iranian authorities that the Baha’is arrested in Tehran last Sunday had weapons in their homes.
GENEVA –The Baha’i International Community today categorically rejected new allegations by the Iranian government that arms and ammunition were found in the homes of Baha’is who were arrested in [...]
Jan
5
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, 12 January. The seven are Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, and Mr. Vahid Tizfahm
UK Baha’i community [...]

