Analysis Archives
Iranian Christian convert’s rejection reveals flaws in Germany’s asylum process
An Iranian Christian convert who has been seeking asylum in Germany for four years has until today to accept his deportation or hand over his work license.
Trial of ‘Christian’ woman’s killer a reminder of Iran’s religious discrimination
The resurfacing of a decade-old murder case involving an American “Christian” woman has again brought to light one of the ways in which Iran systematically discriminates against non-Muslims.
Leave used as leverage against Christian prisoners
Iranian security agencies use medical care, leave and other legally guaranteed benefits as leverage to force Christian prisoners of conscience to comply with their illegal demands.
As the world celebrates Nazanin’s release, let’s not forget those still in prison
After nearly six years’ unjust detention, it finally seems as though this may be the end of the ordeal for British-Iranian political prisoner Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her family.
Preparing for prison: mental, spiritual and organisational resilience
Christians in Iran are in constant danger of arrest, often followed by interrogation and imprisonment, so being prepared for these eventualities is essential.
Iran’s tightening grip on religious minorities
With the Islamic Republic implanting its own leaders inside different faith groups to protect and advance its interests, these ancient minorities face altered traditions and even the risk of disappearing from Iran altogether.
What is Christmas really like for Christians in Iran?
Every year at Christmas, senior regime figures step forward to offer their well-wishes to their “Christian compatriots” on the occasion […]
What does Supreme Court ruling mean for Iran’s Christian prisoners of conscience?
Article18 asks human rights lawyer Hossein Ahmadiniaz about the practical implications for Iran’s Christian prisoners of conscience of the recent […]
Religious minorities in Iran: violence, resistance and hope
For four decades, by exerting structural and institutionalised violence and legalising discrimination against millions of religious minorities, the Iranian regime has sought to subdue, de-identify, and even eradicate them, writes Fred Petrossian.
Evin videos show ‘institutionalised’ abuse in Iran’s prisons
A series of leaked video clips have highlighted the shocking abuse of detainees inside Tehran’s Evin Prison, where over a […]
