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Christian convert, 61, free after two years in prison

Christian convert, 61, free after two years in prison

A 61-year-old Christian convert is free after nearly two years in prison on charges related to her leadership of a […]

USCIRF ‘abhors’ sentencing of Christian converts for religious activities

USCIRF ‘abhors’ sentencing of Christian converts for religious activities

The chair of the independent US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has said its commissioners “abhor” the recent sentencing […]

Why has Iran named a metro station after the Virgin Mary?

Why has Iran named a metro station after the Virgin Mary?

At a time when systemic discrimination against Christians in Iran continues unabated, the opening of a new metro station named after Mary and adorned with Christian symbols stands as a striking contradiction. 

Suffering Persian Church the focus of BBC programme

Suffering Persian Church the focus of BBC programme

The growth of the Persian-speaking Church in spite of suffering was the focus of a BBC radio programme yesterday. BBC […]

Christians brought before notorious judge on ‘propaganda’ and ‘collusion’ charges

Christians brought before notorious judge on ‘propaganda’ and ‘collusion’ charges

Three Christians who remain in Evin Prison over eight months after their arrest will face a second court hearing later […]

Christians’ prison sentences totalling over 40 years upheld by appeal court

Christians’ prison sentences totalling over 40 years upheld by appeal court

A Tehran appeal court has upheld the convictions of five Christian converts to a combined total of over 40 years […]

Christian convert tortured during 6-month pre-trial detention

Christian convert tortured during 6-month pre-trial detention

One of the five Christian converts recently sentenced to a combined total of more than 40 years in prison was […]

Five Christian converts sentenced to total of over 40 years in prison

Five Christian converts sentenced to total of over 40 years in prison

Five Christian converts have been sentenced to a combined total of more than 40 years in prison on “propaganda” charges […]

Supreme Court rejects Christian convert’s application for retrial

Supreme Court rejects Christian convert’s application for retrial

Iran’s Supreme Court has rejected the application for a retrial of a Christian convert serving a 10-year prison sentence for […]

UN experts warn of ‘scapegoating’ of minorities in Iran

UN experts warn of ‘scapegoating’ of minorities in Iran

Eleven UN experts have sent an official communication to Iran, expressing concern at “serious human rights violations” committed during and […]