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iranhumanrights.org – Sixteen Sufi Muslims, all members of Iran’s Gonabadi Order, were issued heavy prison …
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Weekly report on Human Right Violations in Iran 26th August 2016
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April 16, 2018
Hearing at the European Parliament discussing religious diversity around the world and the urgent situation of the Gonabadi Sufi Dervishes in Iran
The meeting on religious diversity and cultural cohabitation was held at the European Parliament on …
April 16, 2018
Member of the European Parliament Mr Gérard Deprez condemns the violations of human rights against the dervishes by the Iranian government
On Thursday 12 April 2018, MEP Gérard Deprez, vice chairman of the Delegation to the Euro-Latin Amer…
April 16, 2018
Special Envoy of the European Parliament for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU demands to stop the execution of Mohammad Salas and to release Mr Noorali Tabandeh from house arrest
Freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is a fundamental right to which everyone should be entitled, ev…
April 2, 2018
Latest updates regarding Gonabadi Dervishes in Iran and the house arrest of Dr. Noor Ali Tabandeh the spiritual master of the Sufi order
Following previous events on the recent persecution and attacks on the Gonabadi Dervishes in Iran, s…
March 7, 2018
Dr Noorali Tabandeh the head spiritual leader of the Gonabadi Sufi order is under house arrest
Dr Noorali Tabandeh, the head spiritual leader of the Gonabadi Sufi order in Iran with approximately…
February 27, 2018
The strategy of the Iranian regime against the Gonabadi Sufi order for eradicating the foundation of Sufism and mysticism in Iran
According to Shabtab News, the ruling regime in Iran, which has been seeking in recent months to dis…
February 26, 2018
Hardline Ayatollahs Compare Dervishes To Daesh Militants
RFL/RE – Two senior clerics, officially recognized as grand ayatollahs and sources of emulatio…
February 23, 2018
‘We Could Have Used An RPG’ Against Dervishes, Says Police Chief
RFL/RE – After days of bloody clashes between dervishes and security services, a dervish leade…
February 22, 2018
Three Sufi protesters killed hours after being shot by Iranian forces
Al-Arabia – Iranian sources reported on Tuesday the death of three Gonabadi Sufis in the hospi…
February 22, 2018
300 Iranian Dervishes Remain under Arrest after Clashes with Security Forces
Radiozamaneh – After clashes with security forces in Iran, more than 300 Sufi Dervishes remain…
February 22, 2018
Iranians Debate Use of Violence Against Security Forces After Clashes With Sufi Gonabadis Leave Three Dead
CHRI – Clashes among members of a predominantly peaceful minority faith in Iran and security f…
February 20, 2018
Security forces try to discredit the Gonabadi Dervishes by blaiming them for the death of 3 police officers
On the night of February 19th, at 18:38 CET, official new sites in Iran with the connection to Sepah…
February 20, 2018
Explainer: Clashes Highlight Tensions Between Dervishes And Iran’s Establishment
RFL/RE – Fresh clashes between Iranian security forces and Gonabadi dervishes follow years of …
February 20, 2018
Gonabadi Sufi Dervishes are continued to be violently attacked in what is already becoming known as the genocide of the Gonabadi Dervishes
The iron grip of the Security forces of Sepah in Iran is increasing as more and more reports are com…
February 19, 2018
Gonabadi Dervishes suffer heavy casualties as security force increase violence
Security forces are firing openly upon the Gonabadi dervishes who have suffered fatal casualties. Un…
February 19, 2018
Security forces attack the peaceful gathering of Gonabadi Dervishes
Due to the arrest of Mr. Nemat Riyahi on 18th of February and the gathering of Gonabadi Dervishes ou…
February 19, 2018
Tensions rising again in Tehran as security forces arrest a well known Sufi Gonabadi Dervish
Mr Nemat Riyahi, a well known Gonabadi Dervish was arrested in 18th of February. Mr. Riyahi who is a…
February 4, 2018
Tension rising outside the residence of Dr. Tabandeh as the Sepah security forces are planning for the arrest
Gonabadi Dervishes gathered in thousands from all over Iran to protects Dr. Noor Ali Tabandeh, the s…
February 4, 2018
The life of Dr. Noor Ali Tabandeh, the Spiritual Headmaster of the Gonabadi Sufi order is threatened by the Security forces of Iran
On Saturday evening, February 3rd, 2018, special security forces and civilian armed forces increased…
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Iranian Journalist Amir Hossein Miresmaili Sentenced to 10 Years for criticizing officials
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Workers at Iranian Sugarcane Company attacked by state security forces
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Female protester starts prison term in Nashtaroud Prison
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Baha’i student Expelled From University Because She’s Baha’i
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Exclusive: China shifts to Iranian tankers to keep oil flowing amid U.S. sanctions – sources
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IRAN: Conservative MP Insinuates President Rouhani Has British Citizenship
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Tough new conditions for concerts in Iran capital
Daily Mail – The Tehran prosecutor recommended strict new rules on Saturday for concerts in the capital, the latest in a tug of war between moderates and conservatives that has already seen live music banned in Iran’s second city Mashhad. Police should record all events, while the culture ministry and the provincial governor should take greater responsibility for the content …
Read More »Death penalty failing to deter drug trafficking in Iran – official
Reuters – The death penalty has failed to reduce drug trafficking in Iran, a senior Iranian judiciary official said on Saturday shortly before the scheduled execution of 12 people for narcotics-related offences. His criticism was unusual in a judiciary that has long been a bastion of the hardline security establishment in the Islamic Republic, which carries out more executions per …
Read More »Why cheaper rial could actually help Iran
Al-monitor – At present, Iran has both an official exchange rate and an unofficial market rate that is used in exchange houses. The rial trades at above 35,000 per US dollar on the open market, compared to the official rate of around 31,000. AUTHOR Navid Kalhor To help boost economic growth, Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Valiollah Seif has …
Read More »Iran Says Will Work With OPEC To Support Oil Prices, But Not ‘Sacrifice’
RFL/RE – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said Iran will work with other OPEC members to support oil prices, but it will not back down from its goal of restoring output lost due to years of economic sanctions. “Iran will cooperate with OPEC on improving prices and the state of the crude market, but we expect our right to restore …
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