August 29th, 2024 Azeri detainee Rustam speaks out after his release from Baku prison BAKU, AZERBAIJAN — In an exclusive interview with Divine Just State, Rustam Gasimli, an Azeri member of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, has broken his silence following his recent release from his unjust imprisonment...
Secretary Blinken delivers remarks on the 2023 report on International Religious Freedom
June 26, 2024 The Case of 104 Persecuted Members of AROPL officially Highlighted and documented by the US State Department We are pleased to announce that the persecution case involving 104 members of our faith in Turkey has been officially highlighted, recognized, and documented by the US State Department, in...
Members of AROPL in Poland Gather in Peaceful Solidarity Protest For Wrongfully Detained Members
August 6th, 2024 Members of AROPL in Poland Gather in Peaceful Solidarity Protest For Wrongfully Detained Members POLAND, WARSAW - In a show of solidarity, Azeri refugees in Poland gathered today to protest the recent detention of Rustam Gasimli and Neriman Shabanzade. Read the Full Article
Breaking News – Six Believers Detained During Solidarity Protest in Jordan
July 25th, 2024 Six Believers Detained During Solidarity Protest in Jordan Amman, Jordan — The six believers were taken to the General Intelligence Department (GID) in Amman, Jordan. They are being interrogated and are being investigated for causing public disorder. The interrogators will decide if they will be tried at...
Breaking News – Members of AROPL in Germany Stand in Solidarity Protest outside Azerbaijani Embassy
July 31st, 2024 Members of AROPL in Germany Stand in Solidarity Protest Outside Azerbaijani Embassy several members of AROPL in Germany have gathered in front of the Azerbaijani embassy in Berlin to protest the arrests. The demonstration reflects growing international concern over the treatment of the detained members. Read the...
Breaking News – Two Azeri Members Sentenced to Prison for Exercising Their Right to Freedom of Religion
July 23, 2024 Two Members of AROPL arrested for exercising their right to freedom of religion Baku, Azerbaijan — The detainees reported that the Azerbaijani interrogators threatened them with rape should they continue to speak about religion. The authorities appeared particularly agitated by the media attention the incident attracted, focusing...
Breaking News – 11 Members of the Religion Detained in Azerbaijan
July 20, 2024 11 Members of the Religion Detained in Azerbaijan Baku, Azerbaijan — The detained members were forcefully taken to police vehicles while still holding the images of their religious leaders. Read the Full Article
Breaking News – Thirteen Members of AROPL Tried in Iran for Alleged Crimes Against the State
July 21, 2024 Thirteen Members of AROPL Tried in Iran for Alleged Crimes Against the State TEHRAN, Iran — Thirteen followers of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light faced trial on July 21, 2024, in Branch 3 of the Special Clerical Court. They are accused of "causing corruption in...
SEPT 24Th 2023 – Meeting with UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Association with Algerian Members of Faith – UNITED NATIONS
September 24th, 2023 UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Association and Algerian Members of Faith Meet Members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Algeria met with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Association and Peaceful Assembly, Clément Nyaletsossi Voule, during his official visit to Algeria...