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Detention extended for seven Iranian Baha'i leaders

The imprisonment of seven Baha'i leaders in Iran has been extended for a further two months, the Baha'i International Community has learned....

Spanish author discovers "bridge between East and West"

When author Rafael Cerrato decided to pay a short visit to the north of Israel in 2006, little did he suspect that it would give rise to a new...

The Baha'is of Ivel

Undaunted spirit

Following the demolition of Baha'i homes in the Iranian village of Ivel – reported last week – there is another story that must also be told:...

New music embraces diversity of cultures

Since his breakthrough as a composer more than 30 years ago, Lasse Thoresen has been searching for a musical language that brings the world's...

Homes demolished in campaign to drive Baha'is out of Iranian village

Homes belonging to some 50 Baha'i families in a remote village in northern Iran have been demolished as part of a long-running campaign to expel...

Religious leaders call for action on the environment, poverty and peace

World leaders meeting in Canada have been urged to take "inspired leadership and action" to halt poverty, protect the environment, and end violent...

Trial of seven Iranian Baha'i leaders appears to have ended

The trial of seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned for more than two years in Iran seems to have come to a conclusion after three days of successive...

Ongoing trial of Iran's Baha'i leaders highlighted on global day of action

On a global day of action highlighting human rights abuses in Iran, the European Union and the Prime Minister of Canada issued strong statements...

Global call for release of Iranian Baha'i leaders as trial session looms

On the eve of the fourth court hearing for Iran's seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders, voices are being raised around the world for them to be freed....

Fourth court date for imprisoned Baha’i leaders set for 12 June

The seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned for more than two years in Iran are scheduled to make their fourth court appearance on 12 June, the Baha'i...