A 37-year-old man has been executed in Iran after being found guilty of heresy and insulting prophet Jonah, according to human rights activists. Mohsen Amir-Aslani was arrested nine years ago for his activities which the authorities deemed were heretical. He was engaged in psychotherapy but also led sessions reading and reciting the Qur’an and […]
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A report on imprisoned Dervishes’ families’ visit with Seyyed Kazem Mousavi; We know that you dervishes are calm and peaceful.
On Sunday 6th of Mehr 1393 ( September 28, 2014), hundreds of Gonabadi Dervishes gathered, for the third time, in front of the Ministry of Justice in pursuit of “Migration from Iran to Evin” campaign. A short while after the crowd gathered, Mr. Kazem Moosavi, representative of the minister, came into the crowd and […]
Opponents of Sufism abuse the security and media power to crackdown the Dervishes
The increase of summons of Gonabadi Dervishes to the police and security agencies, their detention for some hours to days in info detention centers and police stations, while Dervishes on the move from their residence in other cities to Tehran to attend the gathering of this Mystical Order, and also untrue news in anti-Sufi […]
photos: A report on Gonabadi Dervishes’ protest rally in front of the Ministry of Justice on Valiasr Street, Tehran
Gonabadi Dervishes gathered in front of the Ministry of Justice on Valiasr Street, Tehran, on Sunday (Mehr, 6, 1393; September, 28, 2014). This was the third rally staged as part of the “Migration from Iran to Evin Prison” campaign by the Dervishes in front of judicial and governmental organizations.The imprisoned Dervishes’ families also presented […]
Peaceful dervish protest ends with promise of meeting
Gonabadi Dervishes staged a protest on Sunday September 28 in front of the Ministry of Justice. The Majzooban-e Noor website reports that the peaceful protest ended after representatives of the dervishes met with the Ministry of Justice. The dervishes reportedly stood holding hands in the presence of security forces. The report adds […]
Attacks on “Sufis” confirms Iranian Governments’ intolerance
Human Right Activists in Iran made a statement in which it has condemned the mass attacks on Sufi citizens (Daravish-e- Irani). In this statement, Human Rights Activists in Iran has accused Iranian Government of violating its commitments to Religious Freedom and Rights. The statement also expressed deep concerns about possible further conflicts. Full statement can […]
Protests in London Against The Iranian Government’s Treatment of Sufis
This afternoon a members of The International Organisation to Preserve Human Rights In Iran (IOPHRI) gathered at Trafalgar Square, London, to protest the Iranian governments treatment of Sufis, and demanded the freedom of the imprisoned Sufis. This is protest was in support of last weekend’s demonstration in Tehran, Iran by hundreds of Sufis who gathered […]
Human Rights Activists Committee’s announcement Suppressing Dervishes is a flagrant violation of international obligations by the Iranian government.
The Human Rights Activists Committee in Iran announced today that the recent wave of attack on Dervishes in Iran is a clear indication of the Iranian government’s intolerance towards religious minorities in that country. This committee believes that these premeditated attacks are contradictory to Islamic Republic of Iran’s commitment to the Human Rights Committee […]
Omid Behroozi Was Taken to the Central Infirmary at Evin Prison on 27th Day of Hunger Strike
Imprisoned Gonabadi Dervish lawyer in Evin prison, Omid Behroozi due to a sudden drop in blood pressure and seizures, was initially treated in the infirmary of ward 7 then transferred to the central infirmary at Evin.According to Majzooban Noor reporter, his cellmates have reportedly said that, initially Mr Behroozi was transferred to the ward […]
Amir Eslami Temporary Lost Consciousness ; Dervishes on 27th Day of Hunger Strike and Absolute Disregard by Officials
Amir Eslami, imprisoned lawyer of Gonabadi Dervishes, briefly lost consciousness twice in Evin Prison Friday 4th of Mehr ( September 26), after 27 days on a hunger strike.According to Majzooban Noor, while the nine Gonabadi Sufi Dervishes imprisoned in Evin and Nezam-e Shiraz are suffering from serious health conditions, there is no action has been […]