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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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Bishop of Iran Announces Forced Disappearance of Two Iranian Believers
We are gravely concerned about the forced disappearance of two Iranian believers, Saeed Jarrahian and Abbas Jafari Najaf.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Why We Must Not Tolerate Hate Speech
This report reveals a troubling correlation between defamation, hate speech, and violent attacks against our members.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Two Young Members of AROPL Charged With "Undermining the Faith of Muslims"
Two of our young members, Yahya Marfouk, 24, and Huzaifa Azuz, 19, were arrested in the city of Khouribga, Morocco today.


Bangladesh: AROPL Member Threatened and Harassed for Peaceful Religious Expression
On February 14, a hostile group of Sunni extremists in Laksam Thana, Comilla District, Bangladesh confronted AROPL member Sala Uddin.


Believers in Bangladesh Threatened by Extremists - Flyers Burned in Hate Crime
Two members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light were targeted for peacefully distributing religious materials in Dhaka, Bangladesh.


Iranian Member Sent to Evin Prison for Flyers
According to a testimony received by the Bishop of Iran a member of the AROPL was detained and tortured in Evin Prison in Iran.


AROPL Members Arrested in Isparta, Turkey
This morning, three individuals were detained by police in connection with their peaceful missionary activities.


Tunisia: Member Arrested for Spreading Flyers
Tunisian authorities arrested arrested Tunisian AROPL member Siwar Hamooda for spreading flyers this morning

Malaysia National Security Council Issues Statement Against Banners
Melaka religious authorities warn of "deviant teachings" being spread in the state


Turkish Authorities Arrest Father, Mother, and Baby Over Posters
The family has been accused for the alleged crime of "Incitement to Hatred and Hostility (Insulting Religious Values)"


New Arrest of AROPL Member in Algeria
State-led persecution of AROPL in Algeria intensifies as Adem Kebieche faces restrictions, with a trial date set for religious charges.


The Shia Terrorist Threatening to Cut Off Our Heads
A surge in violent threats against the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light is being dangerously fueled by influential "Islamic scholars."


Peaceful Protest in Geneva for Religious Freedom
AROPL adherents from French-speaking Europe will gather in Geneva to protest the persecution of AROPL members in Jordan.


Civil Servant Calls Out Malaysia
Zul Iskandar has delivered a powerful message addressing Malaysias injustice today.


Outrage as AROPL Member Sentenced to 6 Months in Malaysian Prison
Officers from the Department of Islamic Religious Affairs conducted a search of a family home and are holding two believers in custody.


Thai Missionary Work Sparks Hatred
As worshippers completed their Friday prayers, the AROPL believers, led by 65-year-old Voosnong Madda, took to a microphone...


Azeri Detainee Rustam speaks out after his Release from Baku Prison
"My tooth was broken, and the chief himself trampled on me, pressing his foot on my throat and stomach, and even on my genitals"

Thirteen Members of AROPL Tried in Iran for Alleged Crimes Against the State
We have submitted a formal complaint to the UN Special Procedures regarding the persecution of members of the AROPL.


He used to be an Artist, then he was Forced to Flee his Country
Artist Maznan Safwan Bin Ahmed's journey from Malaysia's persecution to freedom after LGBTQ+ protest.

Six Believers Face Trial in Jordan
UPDATE: In response to these events, the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light has filed a formal complaint with the UN Special Procedures.

11 Members of the Religion Detained in Azerbaijan
UPDATE - The detainees were then brutally beaten, with one of them, Rustem, suffering broken teeth.


Behind Barbed Wires: The Human Toll of Refugee Detention
Dr. Mohammed Irfan Alamgir provides insights from a medical professional's viewpoint on the impact of refugee brutality.


Caught in the Crossfire: Witnessing the Brutal Attack Against 104 Ahmadi Members at the Turkey/Bulgaria Border
On May 24, 2023, Alexandra Foreman was violently attacked at Kapikule, near the Turkey/Bulgaria border along with 104 AROPL members.


Threats and Harassment Rise Against Ahmadi Religion on Social Media
AROPL faces increased online threats and harassment as its social media presence expands, putting its members and leader at risk.


Should Malaysia Persecute Followers of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light?
On July 29, 2023, eight Ahmadi followers held a peaceful gathering in Kuala Lumpur to defend LGBTQ rights.


Stories of Success: More than 77 Members of AROPL have found Refuge in Europe
After 100+ refugees were detained at the Turkish/Bulgarian border in 2023, 77 AROPL members have claimed asylum in Europe.


Religious Persecution in Europe: Timeline of Oppression in Sweden
The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light faced systematic religious persecution in Sweden, with the government taking illegal actions.


Inside the Walls of Evin Prison: A Firsthand Account of Torture and Survival
Iran opposes Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light for critiquing Wilayat Al Faqih, headscarf, and supporting LGBTQ rights.


Egypt Jails AROPL Member in LGBTQ+ Crackdown
Egypt imprisons Hisham Omar Abd Al-Nazir Hassan, an AROPL believer, without legal basis due to his sexual orientation.
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