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Lawyer of imprisoned Christian asks what danger his client’s release would pose

Lawyer of imprisoned Christian asks what danger his client’s release would pose

The lawyer of a Christian convert who has spent nearly four years in prison for “acting against national security” by […]

Christian woman imprisoned ‘for believing in Jesus’ faces fresh accusation

Christian woman imprisoned ‘for believing in Jesus’ faces fresh accusation

A 64-year-old Christian woman who has already served one prison sentence for “propaganda against the regime” has been summoned to […]

Christian converts granted belated Christmas break from prison

Christian converts granted belated Christmas break from prison

Three Christian converts have been given 10 days’ leave from prison after inquiring why they weren’t included in the publicised mass furlough of Christian prisoners over Christmas.

Nine converts conditionally released following Supreme Court ruling

Nine converts conditionally released following Supreme Court ruling

Nine converts serving five-year prison sentences for their involvement in house-churches are conditionally released today from prison, pending a review of their case.

Christian converts cleared of any crime

Christian converts cleared of any crime

Eight Christian converts have been cleared of any crime, with the presiding prosecutor stating that their change of religion was […]

Christians’ belongings held unlawfully, says lawyer

Christians’ belongings held unlawfully, says lawyer

The lawyer of five Christians out on bail for more than a year has complained his clients’ confiscated belongings have still not been returned to them, despite the law mandating they should be returned at the “earliest possible opportunity”.

Iran’s tightening grip on religious minorities

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?

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 […]

Convert: ‘If you care about human rights, why am I in prison?’

Convert: ‘If you care about human rights, why am I in prison?’

A convert serving a six-year prison sentence for leading a house-church has queried how the head of Iran’s judiciary can […]

What does Supreme Court ruling mean for Iran’s Christian prisoners of conscience?

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 […]