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More than 20 Christians Arrested in Iran Since End of Iranian-Israeli Air War - Syriac Press
United Nations · Tehran

More than 20 Christians Arrested in Iran Since End of Iranian-Israeli Air War - Syriac Press

At least 21 Christians have been arrested in five different cities in the two weeks since the US brokered ceasefire (22 June) brought an end to the air war between Iran and Israel, Christian advocacy organization Article18 reveals based on reports. The arrests in the cities of Tehran, Rasht, Urmia, Kermanshah and Varamin were executed by order of the Ministry of Intelligence.  The exact charges cannot yet be made public, although some appear to …See the Story
Author of ‘Why Christian converts flee Iran’ explains motivation for book
Iran · Iran

Author of ‘Why Christian converts flee Iran’ explains motivation for book

An interview with Article18’s Fred Petrossian, following the publication of his new book, ‘Why Christian Converts flee Iran’.Read Article

Christian Convert Mehran Shamlooei Arrested in Mashhad

HRANA – Security forces arrested Christian convert Mehran Shamlooei yesterday at Mashhad Airport and transferred him to a security detention facility in the city. A source close to Shamlooei’s family confirmed to HRANA: “He was arrested upon entering Iran at Mashhad Airport and taken to a local security facility. As he is facing a prison sentence, the on-duty judge has ordered his transfer to Tehran on Monday.” Shamlooei was previously sentenced…Iran · IranSee the Story

New Book by Osakis Pastor/author Grapples with Christians' Dual Nature

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OSAKIS — Pastor Luke Kjolhaug of Elim Lutheran Church in rural Osakis loves to write. “Writing is the one activity I can do where I sit down to do it, and then I'll look up at the clock and realize three hours have gone by and I didn't even know it.” But if you think he starts with a sermon or anything else planned out beautifully in his head, he wants to set you straight. Writing is more for him than just a creative process. Kjolhaug, who holds…RefugeesSee the Story

Discrimination Against Sexual and Gender Minorities in Ireland Has Increased, UCD Study Finds

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Research demonstrates broad support for LGBTIQ+ people, women’s rights and abortionHuman RightsSee the Story

Israel expands war against Iran to target symbols of its power, including a notorious prison

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Israel expanded its war against Iran to include targets associated with the country’s struggling theocracy, striking the gate of a Tehran prison notorious for holding political activists and hitting the headquarters of the military force that suppressed recent protestsDonald Trump · TehranSee the Story

New alliance aims to give Iranian Christians a ‘unified voice’

An Iranian Christian alliance formed earlier this year has published its founding declaration, outlining core principles including to “represent and defend the rights of Iranian Christians”, “promote justice, freedom, equality, and human dignity”, and “continuously support the right to religious freedom of Iranian Christians”. The World Iranian Christian Alliance, which includes Article18 director Mansour Borji…Iran · IranRead Article

Christians’ Trials Postponed Amid Calls for Prisoners’ Release

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At least three trials involving Iranian Christians charged in relation to their religious faith and activities have been postponed amid the ongoing conflict with Israel. Court hearings were due to take place in three cities, including Tehran, in recent days but were postponed indefinitely. Article18 is unable to provide further details. Meanwhile, there are concerns…Judaism · IranSee the Story

Article18 Statement on Conflict Between Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel

"Article18 expresses deep concern over the ongoing conflict between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel. Our hearts are with all civilians — Iranian, Israeli, and others across the region — whose lives are being upended by violence they neither chose nor control. As a human rights organisation, our concern is for the dignity of…Jordan · JordanSee the Story

Prayer, baptism and celebrating Christmas cited as examples of Christians’ ‘crimes’

Ordinary Christian acts such as praying, performing baptisms, taking Communion and celebrating Christmas have been cited as evidence of alleged crimes in the indictment against five Christians charged with “gathering and collusion” and “propaganda against the Islamic Republic of Iran”. The five include former prisoners of conscience Joseph Shahbazian and Nasser Navard Gol-Tapeh, and the…Iran · IranRead Article

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