UN Condemns Iran
APR 22, 1999, M2 Communications - We are deeply concerned about the
recent sentencing to prison of four Iranian citizens for the exercise of
their Baha'i faith. The four instructors from the Baha'i Institute of
Higher Education, Sina Hakiman, Farzad Khajeh Sharifabadi, Habibullah
Ferdosian Najafabadi and Ziaullah Mirzapanah, were convicted for
teaching Baha'i religious classes and were sentenced to terms ranging
from three to ten years.
Imprisoning people for the practice of their religious faith is
contrary to the most fundamental international human rights principles.
We condemn the Iranian government's persecution of the followers of
the Baha'i faith, and we urge President Khatemi to ensure the immediate
release of all Baha'is who have been imprisoned for the observance and
expression of their religion. We will continue to monitor closely the
treatment of all minority religions in Iran.
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