On May 14, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a Senate resolution condemning Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. The resolution describes instances of Baha’i persecution by Iranian forces, such as the direction of Iraninan authorities to harass Baha’is in Houthi controlled areas of Yemen, and calls on the government of Iran to release detained Baha’is and reverse discriminatory policies against them. It was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sen. Wyden (D-OR) introduces S.Res.578

Posted On: June 18, 2020

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On May 14, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced a Senate resolution condemning Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. The resolution describes instances of Baha’i persecution by Iranian forces, such as the direction of Iraninan authorities to harass Baha’is in Houthi controlled areas of Yemen, and calls on the government of Iran to release detained Baha’is and reverse discriminatory policies against them. It was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.