(Tehran, Iran) This week, an Iranian court sentenced seven Baha'i leaders to 20 years in prison each for espionage and speaking against Islam.
Baha'i leaders given 20-year prison terms
The seven, who were originally arrested in 2008 and kept in solitary confinement, were reportedly convicted of spying and collaborating with Israel.
Fariba Kamalabadi, Jamaluddin Khanjani, Afif Naeemi, Saeed Rezai, Mahvash Sabet, Behrouz Tavakoli, and Vahid Tizfahm were sentenced on August 8 after being found guilty of "espionage," "acting against national security," and being "enemies of God."A Baha'i representative said they were arrested for simply practicing their faith and being community leaders.
Although the church was officially disbanded in 1983, the Baha'i faith continues with more than 300,000 followers in Iran. Sadly, the Iranian government has ordered the destruction of Baha'i holy sites in the country, it's 19th-Century birthplace.
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