Chronology: Date 2010-09-15

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2010 15 Sep 201-	In the face of the chorus of condemnation from governments and human rights organizations around the world for the 20-year sentence for the seven Bahá'í leaders, the Appeals court reduced the sentences from 20 to 10 years by removing charges such as "Espionage and Collaboration with Israel". This information was verbally released to Ms. Sabet's lawyer. [BWNS793, BIC Report] See Violations of Legal Procedures details on how the treatment of the Yaran (and other Bahá'ís) has violated their legal and constitutional rights. See Voices of Support for a sampling of expressions of support from international figures and institutions as well as BWNS810. Amnesty International called for immediate support by asking for messages to be sent to the Head of the Judiciary, Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi. [Amnesty International appeal]	* Persecution, Iran; - Persecution; - Persecution, Court cases; Bahá'í World News Service (BWNS); Court cases; Iran; Tehran, Iran; Yaran


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