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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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Somalia: Nuur Aliyare Saide tortured and killed for his faith
On 17 March 2025, Nuur Aliyare Saide and fellow believer Abdi Abdullahi Adan were arrested by Somali authorities solely on the basis of their religious beliefs and their association with the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.
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Kenyan Boy Killed For His Faith in Aba Al-Sadiq
On March 4, 2025, in the Kamukunji area of Pumwani, Nairobi, 17-year-old Ibrahim Ramadhan was shot in the head and killed by a police officer just meters from Umwami Riaz Mosque.
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The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light Gains International Recognition in Human Rights Reports
The 2025 USCIRF Annual Report on International Religious Freedom has officially documented the persecution of our members.
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Amnesty International Supports Arrested Believers in Egypt
Amnesty International and the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) have called on Egyptian authorities to release AROPL members.
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AROPL Members Detained Under Harsh Conditions in Turkey
Members of AROPL are being held in dire conditions in a Turkish camp—cramped, unsanitary, and denied basic rights. Urgent action is needed.
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Update: Number of Missionaries Arrested in Egypt Rises to Seven
In a further alarming development, three more members of AROPL were arrested for spreading posters.
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Egyptians Calling into Religious Talk Shows Asking About Aba Al-Sadiq
Egyptians are now calling into televised religious programs, questioning scholars about "the Companion of Egypt," Aba Al-Sadiq.
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It is Raining AROPL Flyers on Eid in Malaysia
In an act of defiance against religious censorship, a drone dropped thousands of AROPL flyers over Malaysia during Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
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Persecution of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Malaysia
The Human Rights Department of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light publishes an extensive report of the persecution in Malaysia.
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Morocco: Authorities investigate members over religious flyers
Moroccan authorities have launched an investigation into religious flyers distributed by members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.
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Morocco: Spreading Flyers Despite Risk of Arrest
On the streets of Morocco, a small but resolute group of believers continues to spread their faith despite opposition from authorities.
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How Thailand Persecuted Dissidents and Regime Critics
Thailand, is referred to as a "Land of the Free," a name which contrasts with its harsh reality with its crackdown on freedom of expression.
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Believers in France Protest for the Release of Yahyah and Hudhaifa in Morocco
On March 3rd, in Paris, France, believers in the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light led a peaceful demonstration.
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The Case of Siti Fatimah: Detained and Intimidated for Her Faith
Siti Fatimah binti Sulaiman, a 52-year-old Malaysian woman and AROPL believer, was targeted by state religious authorities today.
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