Pastor Youcef’s attorney imprisoned in Iran
IRAN (WordNews.org) Oct. 3, 2012 – Christian Pastor Youcef Nardarkhani’s attorney has been sentenced to nine years in one of Iran’s most dangerous prisons. The attorney has been given the choice of being whipped or paying a fine. The American Center for Law and Justice is seeking to raise attention and support to the attorney’s […]
Read More →FREED! Pastor Youcef released from Iranian prison
IRAN (WordNews.org) Sept. 8, 2012 – Pastor Youcef Nadarkani, who faced a death sentence just months ago, has been released from prison following a court appearance this morning, according to the American Center for Law and Justice. Nadarkhani received a death sentence in February for converting to Christianity, leading to an international outcry for his […]
Read More →U.S. senators petitioned to support Iranian pastor
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) June 18, 2012 – The American Center for Law and Justice has launched a petition urging U.S. Senators to call for Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani’s release. Nadarkhani received a death sentence in February for converting to Christianity, leading to an international outcry for his immediate release. It is ACLJ’s second petition on Nadarkhani’s […]
Read More →Prayer vigil planned today for Iranian pastor
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WordNews.org) May 20, 2012 — Activists plan to conduct prayer vigil and public witness called “Christianity is Not a Crime!” on Sunday, May 20, at 2:30 p.m. at the Iranian Interest Section of D.C. located at 2209 Wisconsin Ave. NW. The vigil is planned because: Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has been sentenced to death […]
Read More →Iranian pastor’s fate unclear
IRAN (WordNews.org) Feb. 27, 2012 — Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani received a death sentence last week for converting to Christianity, leading to an international outcry for his immediate release. But there have been not updates on his fate. The American Center for Law and Justice is urging American Christians to call their lawmakers to press for […]
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