Yoav Stern, Haaretz Correspondent, Haaretz Service and News Agencies: Iran detains seven Baha'i leaders, citing 'Zionist' ties
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Title:MUSLIM CLERGY ENEMY OF BAHAIS SINCE ITS BIRTH 1844
Name:enrique
City: HerediaState: Costa Rica
The Bahais have always been persecuted to some degreee or another in Iran. With the Islamic Repiblic now things are worse. Several Bahais have been excuted without a trial, even two consecutive elected Baha`i nacional Assemblies of 9 members were executed in the 80`s. Right to own property and education have denied, including Bahais accused of prostitution because their marriages are recognized by the ayatollah`s regime. So these recent arrests and just the latest in an ongoing campaign to wipe out the Bahai community in the country of its birth