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‘Main elements’ of ‘Christian evangelistic network’ arrested, says prosecutor
The Islamic Republic of Iran claims to have arrested three leaders of “a Christian evangelistic...
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Christian convert released after two years in Evin Prison
An Iranian Christian convert has been released from Evin Prison after two years in detention on...
Amir-Ali Minaei
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Charge:
Establishing a house-church -
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3 years & 7 months -
Urgent Concern:
Denied medical care
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‘This church is closed due to major repairs. Please do not return’
When Iranian-American journalist Tara Jamali returned to Iran after an absence of 20 years, she was shocked to discover the church she attended as a student boarded up.
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Denying prisoners religious books, instruction violates rights – UN rapporteur
Providing detainees with access to their holy books and religious instruction should be considered among the “minimum standards” that States must respect in order not to violate their rights, says the UN’s Special Rapporteur on FoRB
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‘Persecution of church members started first week of Revolution’
As the 45th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution approaches, Article18 uses extracts from the...
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Maryam and Reza
For a summary of Maryam and Reza’s story, you can read our feature article here. Conversion Maryam...
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