Iran's Forgotten Prisoners of Conscience; The Islamic Republic's persecution of the Baha'i has intensified under President Rouhani

[...]in dealing with Tehran, the U.S. should push for religious freedom and related rights, while continuing to identify Iranian agencies and officials responsible for severe abuses, and then freezing their assets and barring them from entering the U.S. as required under American law. [...]the U.S....

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Published in:The Wall Street journal. Eastern edition 2014-05-19
Main Authors: George, Robert P, Katrina Lantos Swett
Format: Newspaper Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bahaism
Freedom of religion
Human rights
Imprisonment
Political power
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Summary:[...]in dealing with Tehran, the U.S. should push for religious freedom and related rights, while continuing to identify Iranian agencies and officials responsible for severe abuses, and then freezing their assets and barring them from entering the U.S. as required under American law. [...]the U.S. Congress should continue drawing attention to the Baha'is and other abused Iranians through legislation and other measures.
ISSN:2574-9579