Christian convert, 60, summoned to begin prison sentence for house-church leadership

Christian convert, 60, summoned to begin prison sentence for house-church leadership

A 60-year-old Iranian Christian convert has been summoned to begin her six-year prison sentence for “acting against national security by […]

Armenian faces court hearing on charges of ‘promoting Christianity’

Armenian faces court hearing on charges of ‘promoting Christianity’

An Armenian Christian who remains in Evin Prison nearly five months after his arrest faces a first court hearing this […]

Christian convert still in custody after Christmas Eve arrest

Christian convert still in custody after Christmas Eve arrest

A Christian convert previously forced to attend “re-education” sessions with an Islamic cleric remains detained following his arrest during a […]

Four Christian converts including Afghan refugee remain detained three weeks after arrest

Four Christian converts including Afghan refugee remain detained three weeks after arrest

Four Christian converts, including an Afghan refugee, remain in detention over three weeks after their arrest in Shahriar, west of […]

Armenian Christian remains in Evin Prison four months after arrest

Armenian Christian remains in Evin Prison four months after arrest

An Armenian citizen, who was one of over 100 Christians arrested in Iran this summer, remains detained in Evin Prison […]

Two house-church members detained in unknown location after coordinated arrests

Two house-church members detained in unknown location after coordinated arrests

A former prisoner of conscience and his brother remain in detention in an unknown location after four house-church members were […]

House-church leader returns to prison after first home visit since sudden transfer

House-church leader returns to prison after first home visit since sudden transfer

A house-church leader serving a six-year sentence for “propagating Christianity” has returned to a prison on the other side of […]

UN resolution notes ‘increasing’ religious-freedom restrictions in Iran

UN resolution notes ‘increasing’ religious-freedom restrictions in Iran

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution last week highlighting violations of human rights in Iran, including “ongoing severe […]

Converts released from prison but must report back daily for work

Converts released from prison but must report back daily for work

Three “Church of Iran” members sentenced to five years in prison for their participation in house-churches have been permitted to […]

UN experts reiterate concerns over Iran’s religious freedom violations

UN experts reiterate concerns over Iran’s religious freedom violations

The UN Human Rights Committee has reminded Iran of its obligations, as a signatory of the International Covenant on Civil […]