Saturday, November 26, 2011

UN religious freedom expert: Iran is systematically persecuting Baha'is


 
UN religious freedom expert: Iran is systematically persecuting Baha'is
UNITED NATIONS, 23 October 11
Iran's persecution of Baha'is is among the most "extreme manifestations of religious intolerance and persecution" in the world today, according to a UN expert. The remarks of Heiner Bielefeldt – Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief – came during a press conference here in response to a question about a new report that documents the Iranian government's media campaign to demonize Baha'is. "The Iranian government has a policy of systematic persecution..." said Dr

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