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Bahai leaders in danger of execution
15-May-2009
Today I learned from my friends in Iran that the seven imprisoned Bahai leaders are under trial in Tehran at this time. Their trial is being held in closed court sessions and their lawyer, Dr. Shirin Ebadi, has not been permitted to meet with any of them, have access to their files, or attend their trial.
CNN reported yesterday: "The seven -- six arrested on May 14, 2008, and another arrested in March 2008 -- have been charged with espionage for Israel, propaganda against Iran, and "insulting religious sanctities," an Iranian deputy prosecutor said in February. Now Baha'i officials say families of those imprisoned have been told that the seven may face the charge of "spreading of corruption on Earth," a count that the group says "carries the threat of death" under Iran's penal code."
Considering the severe new charges announced against the seven men and women, I am almost certain the new charges have been made in preparation for their imminent execution.
As I have written before, and as has been evident in many similar cases, inernational pressure on IRI authorities has worked toward release or softer sentences for many persecuted for their beliefs and conscience in Iran. I would like to urge you all to read up on the matter and to do whatever you can to bring this matter to international attention. Please forward articles and news and sign pettitions, write letters and keep active in trying to save these prisoners safe and alive.
A few minutes of your time could quite possibly make a difference between life and death for Bahai leaders in Iran.
Please read CNN's report "Baha'is say jailed leaders in Iran face harsh new accusation."
Human Rights Watch: "Iran: Free Baha'i Leaders."
International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran: "Baha'i Leaders Remain Unjustly Detained After One Year."
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HELP RELEASE IMPRISONED IRANIAN BAHÁ’ÍS
by Bahá’í Lady (not verified) on Mon May 18, 2009 08:21 AM PDTPLEASE URGE CONGRESS TO CALL FOR THE RELEASE
OF IMPRISONED IRANIAN BAHÁ’Í LEADERS
I am writing to ask that you join in urging Congress to support H. Res. 175 and S. Res. 71 calling for the release of the Iranian Bahá’í leaders and other Bahá’í prisoners.
Please urge Congress to support H. Res. 175 and
S. Res. 71 calling for the release of the Iranian Bahá’í leaders and other Bahá’í prisoners.
You can learn whether your Congressional Representative is a co-sponsor of H. Res. 175 here //iran.bahai.us/hres175-on-the-bahai-in-iran/
Ask your Representative to co-sponsor and vote for this resolution.
Visit www.house.gov and enter your “zip plus four” code. Click on the homepage for your Representative. Follow the instructions for sending an email message and ask your Representative to co-sponsor and vote for H. Res. 175 calling for the release of the Iranian Bahá’í leaders and other Bahá’í prisoners.
You can learn whether your Senators are co-sponsors of S. Res. 71 at //iran.bahai.us/s-res-71-on-the-bahais-in-ira...
If they are not, find your Senator at //www.senate.gov/ using the pull down menu. Follow the instructions for sending an email message and ask your Senators to co-sponsor and vote for S. Res. 71 which calls for the release of the Iranian Bahá’í leaders and other Bahá’í prisoners.
Updates and background on the situation of the Bahá’ís in Iran are posted at //iran.bahai.us.
Please accept my heartfelt gratitude for your attention to this dire situation. This situation is believed by many involved in human rights monitoring to be a matter of life and death. Please help!
Shaming Iran
by 11101932 (not verified) on Sun May 17, 2009 11:37 AM PDTThe mullahs ruling (ruining) Iran seem determined to do all they can to shame this noble nation, its heritage, and its image.
The mullahs shrewdly capitalize on the Iranian people's patriotism to blame everything they can think of on the U.S.,Israel, and other foreign entities.
For added insurance, the mullahs bill themselves as champions of the true Islam and defender of its ideals. Hence, they need to show the good-hearted, yet simple-minded, Masses of Muslims that they are indeed battling internally against the enemies of the faith. Baha'is are perfect for the mullahs' devious scheme. Some 300,000 Baha'is are readily available in just about every sizable community and the locals' frustrations can be easily steered against this peaceful co-suffering Iranian minority.
What is evident and cannot escape attention is the ruthlessness of this gang of self-serving tyrants. They have basically decimated tens of thousands of their own co-coreligionists who dared to voice their criticism of the regime. They have made Iran a true police state, have forced all those who can flee to leave their homeland, and are busily lining their pockets with bribes, extortion and sweetheart deals.
Arresting Baha'is, imprisoning and torturing them keeps the masses distracted and even serves as a sort of justification for their deadly corrupt misrule.
The way these dreadful mullahs administer justice in close trials and without due process makes mockery of justice. I wonder if these mullahs and their mercenaries ever think of the day that they might be subjected to the same brutal treatment by another set of usurpers or hopefully taken to account by a real justice system that grants them a full and open trials.
We pray for the day that Iran, deeply beloved by the Baha'is as the birthplace of Zoroaster and Baha'u'llah, will once again assume its honorable place among the tolerant and freedom-loving nations.
espionage for Israel??propaganda against Iran,?
by 1 Hamvatan (not verified) on Sat May 16, 2009 03:17 AM PDTWhat Iran possibly have that would make it secret? NOTHING!
There are no secrets in Iran. We Know what is Islamic Terrorist of Iran has done in past and will keep on doing till people rise against them. Those are:
TOP SECRET:
1-Killing People on daily Basis.
2-Stealing the oil revenue for themselves.
3-Destroying people lives.
4-Constant Harassing women in the streets for stupid things such as hejab and even nothing.
5-Importing gasoline!! since our refineries are outdated because #2.
6- Arresting and executing the Bahaie people, for no good reason at all, maybe becuase they are educated and peaceful people?
well I can't say more. The rest are Top secrets!
It is not possible
by Ravian Bilani on Sat May 16, 2009 02:18 AM PDTThey cannot execute, they are aware of its results.
I Seriously Doubt ...
by PRP-JN (not verified) on Sat May 16, 2009 12:35 AM PDTIf The Authorities In Iran Even Dare To Execute These Prisoners .... There Is Just Too Much International Pressure !