Two Iranian Christian convert arrested ,in Mashhad and Karaj
Behnam ersali and davood rasoli arrested
«Two Iranian Christian convert arrested ,in Mashhad and Karaj»Some informed sources reported to Mohabat News that,»Behnam Ersali» the christian convert from Karaj city,who had a trip to Mashhad ,was arrested on
Friday ,16November 2018 , in one of his friend’s house,by intelligence officials;then he was transferred to an un known location. The house was raided by six security agents in plain clothes , Behnam was arrested with his friend,then his friend was released after a few hours.
The christian convert,Behnam Ersali was the former member of congregation of divine church in Tehran ,and he had been previously fired from his job because of his Christian faith.
On Friday,16 Nov.2018,at the same time , «Davood Rasooli»,who was well-known as David among the believers,was arrested by two plain clothes security forces at 6 a.m. at his home in Karaj as he was preparing to go to Mashhad.
He was taken to an unknown location. His family said: after 2 houres,the security forces returned to the house with him,and started to inspect and search the house.They seized some of his books and personal belongings. It seems that the forces heared their conversation on the phone.
According to received reports,
intelligence agencies arrested a number of christian converts in north cities of Iran,recently.
Islamic Republic of Iran is under international pressure,
and government representatives could not manage the situation and they continue ,persecution and harassment against minorities in different ways.
It seems that,a new wave of detention and pressure against christians ,have just begun.
United Nations Human Rights Council has mentioned to growth of executions and execution of convicts under 18 years old,persecution of minorities,crackdown of protesters and journalists,torture of prisoners,condemnation of twain nationality and violation against women. It said that the condition of human rights in Iran is getting worse. In spite of the fact that Hasan Rouhani claimed ,that he will improve the situation of religious minorities in Iran.