Over 60 individuals, mostly dervishes (members of a religious order), were arrested in the Iranian cities of Kavar, Tehran and Shiraz between 3 and 14 September. At least three lawyers who represent the group were also arrested on 4 September. All...>>
After the disgraceful action of Qum Seminary Basiji students (members of so called “Battle Against New Mysticism” organisation), which finally led to an increasing conflict in Estate of Fars, the cities of Sarvestan and Kovar. Special Riot Police...>>
Report from of Aeen and Andisheh Fars News; “on the closing day of the 4th festival on “Religious Books and Best Researches”, on the evening of Wednesday 7th Sep 2011, with the presence of cultural officials , in the section of art of “Islamic...>>
Mr. Afshin Karampour and Golam reza Shirzadi - Lawyers of the dervishes – who a few days ago received an invitation from the governor´s office and upon their visit disappeared. It is still not known where they are being held.>>
On Sunday 4th of September 2011, Vahid Banani, a Gonabadi Dervish was travelling from Sarvestan to Kovar to attend the weekly Gonabadi Sufi Ceremony. However as he was entering the city of Kovar, he was unlawfully attacked and shot at with a firing...>>
In the last week there has been a growing pressure on Gonabadis’ Sufi Order. As a result of the attacks to Gonabadi Sufis, severely injuring and arresting them, one the dervishes called Vahid Banani, who was gunshot to one of his main arteries, died...>>
HRANA News Agency – Sources related to Nimatullahi Gonabadi Sufi Sect have reported that a few hours ago, Basiji Militia opened fire at the members of this sect in the capital city of Kavar County, Fars Province. The shooting lasted almost an hour...>>
