Arrest of 4 Christian converts in Tehran
ICC Note:
Two houses were raided in Tehran and four Christians were detained by Iranian security forces on October 26 and 28, the Committee of Human Rights Reporters reports. The arrests were only the latest in recent weeks in what appears to be a crackdown on Christian worship in the country. On October 12, for example, seven Christians were arrested at a house church gathering in Shiraz. Two more Christians from Shiraz have since been arrested, adding to an estimated 40 Christians who were arrested in September in the same city. Ahmed Shahid, the UN Special Rapporteur, said that “more than 300 Christians have been detained in Iran” since mid-2010.
10/31/2012 Iran (Committee of Human Rights Reporters) – Several days ago 4 citizens who converted to Christianity were detained in Tehran.
According to obtained reports, Shahab Samimi, his wife Fariba Karim Khani, Farshad Rahimdel and Yaser Mirza Zanjani were arrested on Friday and Sunday of the past week.
Per these reports on Friday October 26th, security agents raided the home of Mr. Samimi. During the raid they detained him, his wife Fariba Karim Khani and Mr. Farshad Rahimdel who was a guest at their house at the time. The agents conducted a search of the home and confiscated personal items such as computers, books, publications, CD’s, and their satellite receiver.
On Sunday October 28th, security agents raided the home of Yaser Mirza Zanjani, confiscated his personal and family belongings, and detained this Christian convert.
There is no news of the whereabouts or condition of these 4 Christian citizens. During the past several weeks, security agents arrested another 7 members of the Christian community in Fars province, cities of Shiraz and Kovar.
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