August 15, 2010

The Baha'i World News Service has published a special online report comprising articles and background information about the seven Iranian Baha'i leaders – their lives, their detention, trial and reported sentencing.

The report includes a chronology of the milestones in the case, profiles of the seven prisoners, statements made by the United Nations General Assembly and Secretary-General, a collection of expressions of support by governments, organizations and prominent individuals, and background materials on the persecution of Iran's Bahai community. It also offers printable articles and photographs for news media and other uses.

"The trial of Iran's seven Bahai leaders" can be accessed at: http://news.bahai.org/human-rights/iran/yaran-special-report/.

Baha'i World News Service