Christian converts charged under Iran’s newly amended ‘propaganda’ law

Christian converts charged under Iran’s newly amended ‘propaganda’ law

Three Christian converts in Fardis, near Tehran, have become the first known examples of Christians being charged under the contentious recent amendments to the Iranian penal code.

Iranian Christian convert faces deportation from Turkey, separation from paraplegic son

Iranian Christian convert faces deportation from Turkey, separation from paraplegic son

An Iranian Christian convert faces imminent deportation from Turkey, which would separate him from his wife and paraplegic son and risk his re-arrest and imprisonment.

Convert faces prison for ‘promoting evangelical Christianity’

Convert faces prison for ‘promoting evangelical Christianity’

An Iranian Christian convert is awaiting a summons to begin a nine-month prison sentence for “propaganda against the Islamic Republic […]

Christian converts released on condition they stop meeting together

Christian converts released on condition they stop meeting together

Four Christian converts have been released without charge but only after they were ordered to sign commitments to have no further involvement in any Christian activities.

Christian convert given 10-month sentence for ‘propaganda against Islamic Republic’

Christian convert given 10-month sentence for ‘propaganda against Islamic Republic’

An Iranian Christian convert has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for “propaganda against the Islamic Republic”. Hamed Ashoori, […]

Christian converts take appeals to Iran’s Supreme Court

Christian converts take appeals to Iran’s Supreme Court

Iran’s Supreme Court is considering the retrial petitions for two high-profile cases involving Christian converts. The first relates to the […]

‘Prioritise resettlement of persecuted Iranian religious minorities’ – USCIRF

‘Prioritise resettlement of persecuted Iranian religious minorities’ – USCIRF

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has called on the US government to “prioritise” the resettlement of refugees who […]

Four Christian converts arrested in Dezful, others interrogated

Four Christian converts arrested in Dezful, others interrogated

Four Christian converts have been arrested and others summoned for interrogation by intelligence agents in the southwestern city of Dezful.

‘Let’s change the narrative’ – religious freedom advocates agree collaboration is key

‘Let’s change the narrative’ – religious freedom advocates agree collaboration is key

Religious-freedom advocates from different minority groups were united on the need for increased collaboration during a compelling live discussion on […]

Christian convert released after over three years in prison

Christian convert released after over three years in prison

Christian convert Majidreza Souzanchi has been released after more than three years in prison.