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Threat to Lives of Iranian AROPL Members Deported by Turkey
M. and R. (names changed for protection), along with their children (11 and 9 years old), represent more than a refugee statistic. Their...
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The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light Attends UK Government Event on Freedom of Religion or Belief
The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light was honoured to attend a high-level event hosted on the 8th of July 2025 at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), organised as part of the UK Forum on Freedom of Religion or Belief.
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UN Orders Turkey to Halt Deportation of AROPL Members
The United Nations Human Rights Committee has issued a decision ordering Turkey to halt the deportation of two Iranian members of the...
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Brutal Attack on Kyrgyz Preacher for Peaceful Religious Dialogue
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan — The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light strongly condemns the recent physical assault on Solto Kubanychbekovich, a...
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Malaysian Believer Put on Trial For Believing in Abdullah Hashem
On 4 June 2025, officers from the Pahang Islamic Religious Department (JAIP) conducted a raid at Mohd Tarmizi’s residence in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia, at approximately 8:00 AM. He was subsequently detained for 24 hours at the Kuantan District Police Headquarters.
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International Campaign for AROPL Members in Egypt
The campaign to protect members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL) in Egypt has rapidly evolved into a major international movement, drawing attention and action from human rights advocates and supporters across the globe.
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Egypt: Reports of Detainee Provides Shocking Details of Torture
Sameera, the sister of Hazem and wife of Omar, provides shocking details about the conditions endured by the detainees after her visit to the detention facility. Her account describes their initial 30 days in custody, from the date of their arrest until their appearance before the public prosecutor.
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Mother Arrested Live on TikTok and Admitted to Mental Institution in Morocco
Hassana Rachdi, a 35-year-old Moroccan mother and believer, was taken into custody today in Meknes while engaging in peaceful missionary activity on TikTok Live.
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The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light at a Conference in the University of Exeter
On April 30, 2025, the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, represented by Human Rights Coordinator Hadil Elkhouly, attended the conference on Religious Minorities at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom.
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Violent Calls and Texts Are Routine for Our TV Hosts
The Arabic shows on the satellite channel are reaching a vast audience; however, they continue to receive threatening phone calls and comments from some viewers proclaiming that spilling the blood of the presenters and any believers is a duty for Muslims. In some cases, they have even threatened beheading.
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Believer Arrested in Moscow
Shabnam Gaziyeva was arrested near Red Square in Moscow for distributing flyers promoting the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. This is the first known arrest in Russia related to the faith.
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Crackdown Continues: Another Believer Vanishes in Iran
The recent detention of Habibullah Ahmadi, an Afghan citizen arrested in May 2025 while distributing flyers, reflects a broader campaign of repression against AROPL by the Iranian regime. This follows earlier incidents, including the 2025 disappearance of Saeed Jarrahian and Abbas Jafari Najaf, and the violent 2022 assault on believers traveling together.
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UPDATE: New Footage Emerges of the Extremist Violence in Bangladesh
A member from Bangladesh was forcibly taken from his home on April 30, 2025, by a group of extremist Sunni men and Imams. Video footage and eyewitness reports confirm that he was beaten, insulted, and has not been seen since.
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Call To All Believers: Write A Letter
Raise your voice by writing a letter to the Egyptian authorities demanding the immediate release of the detained members and an end to the persecution. Your letter will make a great difference in creating lasting change and stopping injustice against our members worldwide, not just in Egypt.
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Amnesty International Launches Urgent Action To Free AROPL Members
Amnesty International has launched an Urgent Action—its most critical level of emergency response—calling for immediate international pressure on Egyptian authorities to release all detained AROPL members unconditionally.
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Fateh (56) and Afaf (25) Arrested in Morocco
Two members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, Fateh Bennais and Afaf Ijaouane, are currently being held at a police station in the Assaada neighborhood of Marrakech, Morocco, following their peaceful distribution of flyers.
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Exclusive Interview with the Bishop of Egypt on the Detention and Abuse of AROPL Believers
The Bishop of Egypt for the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light reveals harrowing new details about the torture, abuse, and ongoing detention of twelve believers arrested in Egypt.
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Arrested Egyptians Reappear and Face Charges
Following the public statement by Amnesty International, the detained Egyptian AROPL believers have resurfaced. They were presented to the Supreme State Security prosecution, the facility of their detention was disclosed as well as all the names of the detained members arrested in this case.
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Six Azeris Arrested For Raising Banners in Baku
A group of six Azeris took to the streets of Baku, raising banners proclaiming "The Mahdi has appeared" at the Jafar Jabbarly Square. Several plainclothes police officers monitored the demonstration, and shortly after, two uniformed officers intervened, forcefully removing the banners and arresting the participants.
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Iranians Face Deportation from Turkey for Spreading Posters
Ali Lakzaeian Teimour and Sajjad Jafary in Turkey are facing forceful deportation under vague and politically charged accusations.
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