Another Christian arrested in Iran as four others expected to start serving sentences following failed appeal, says CSW
A Christian man has been arrested by authorities in Iran and accused of “spreading propaganda against the establishment”, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide. The UK-based religious freedom advocacy said the man, whom the organisation identified as Mohammadali Yassaghi, known as ‘Estifan’, was arrested on 10th April and was later taken to prison. CSW said Mr Yassaghi is […]
Alarm over 10 year sentence handed down to four Christians in Iran
Christian advocates have expressed alarm at the 10 year sentences an Iranian court has handed down to four Christians for engaging in missionary activities and “activities against national security”. The four men – an Iranian national and three men from Azerbaijan – were sentenced during a hearing on 23rd May but the judgement was not […]