Latest crackdown: “Iran wants to make examples of these converts”
Iran (MNN) Iran sets a new precedent for persecution. A judge recently
gave five-year prison terms to three believers from a Muslim background. It’s the maximum sentence allowed under new controversial amendments to existing law.
“The judge denied them access to their attorney. This means Iran wants to make examples of these converts,”
Heart4Iran’s Mike Ansari says.
Left to right: Milad Goodarzi, Amin Khaki, and Alireza Nourmohammadi.
(Photo, caption courtesy of Article18)
“The outcome of this case will set the tone for future harassment, arrest, and persecution of any Muslim who may convert to Christianity.”
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UN official calls for a closer look at Raisi’s role in 1988 killings
Iran (MNN) United Nations head Antonio Guterres
urges the United States to lift all sanctions on Iran, as promised under a 2015 nuclear deal. Talks aimed at reviving the deal are underway, and the UN Security Council will meet on Tuesday for further discussion.
This 2013 photo depicts Ebrahim Raisi (right) and Mostafa Pourmohammadi (left), two members of the “Judges of Death” committee. Both became high-rank officials.
(Photo courtesy of Siamak Ebrahimi/Wikimedia Commons)
At the same time, a UN human rights expert
k at president-elect Ebrahim Raisi’s role in Iran’s 1988 killings. In an interview with Reuters, UN investigator Javaid Rehman noted his concern about “mass graves” reportedly being destroyed as part of an ongoing cover-up.
Iran cracks down on mass media, free speech ahead of elections
Iran (MNN) Iran’s Guardian Council released presidential candidates for the June 18 election
yesterday. Term limits prevent current President Hassan Rouhani from serving again.
Officials
warned journalists that any criticism of the state’s top picks would lead to “repercussions” as Iranian citizens
Heart4Iran President Mike Ansari says.
“When the Iranian government implements security measures to limit and censor people’s access to both of these mediums, it is going to hinder our efforts.”
Media ministry in Iran
Iran signed a 25-year contract with China
in March, the details of which are only starting to surface now. “It is our understanding that Iran has asked China to provide technology to limit their population’s access to outside internet,” Ansari says.