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Statement By Senator John McCain On Oppression Of Baha'i Faith Community In Iran

Statement

Date: Oct. 20, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Religion

U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) released the following statement today condemning the recent arrests of members of the Baha'i Faith community in Iran:

"I was deeply disturbed to learn about the recent arrests of Mr. Kambiz Moradipour and his wife Ms. Sino Rasouli, along with seven other members of the Baha'i Faith community in Iran, just days before their holy celebrations. Although not new, the violent and unjustified persecution of the members of the Baha'i Faith is of great concern.

"Every human being is entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For Baha'is, as for all people of faith, happiness is pursued through religious devotion. The Iranian regime's continued oppression of the Baha'i community adds to its outrageous disregard for human rights and rule of law.

"I will always stand for universal human rights and freedom in Iran and around the world, and urge the immediate release of all the members of the Baha'i Faith who have been wrongfully imprisoned."


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