October 25, 2016
A new report by the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly describes a systematic campaign against members of the Baha’i faith in Iran. The report cites accounts of “arbitrary arrests, detentions and prosecutions,” as well as restrictions on economic activities and education.
According to the investigation, at least 72 Baha’i are in jail, for “peaceful exercise of their faith,” a charge the government of Iran denies. In addition, many Baha’i students are prevented from completing their exams, and businesses who hire Baha’i workers are often targeted by the government.
“The situation for Baha’i is quite dire because they face discrimination in both law and practice in a variety of forms,” Nassim Papayianni, an expert on Iran at Amnesty International, told The Media Line. “They are denied access to higher education, and even if they enroll and finish a semester or a year, they won’t be allowed to finish their degree.”
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