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Iran Seizes the Rings, the Toys and the Complaints

Sixty-nine Baha'is behind bars, homes raided from Shiraz to Yazd, a woman sentenced to more than five years for offending Islam's sacred law, and security agents walking off with wedding rings and children's toys. In the Islamic Republic, persecuting a religious minority has become both a pious duty and a revenue stream. A modest one, economists say. It's the principle that counts.

Idols Stolen, Advocates Jailed, Cameras Off

In Faridpur, thieves made off with a Kali idol and its gold while the temple's cameras were out of order. In Kolkata, Indian rights groups counted more than a hundred minority members killed in Bangladesh since early 2025 and four of their defenders jailed or hounded. Dhaka has changed governments. Its Hindus are still waiting for the change.

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