Contents tagged with Youcef
Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 9:48 AM Sep. 30, 2011
Working to Save the Life of a Christian Pastor in Iran
A week ago, Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani was a relatively unknown Christian facing execution for his faith under Iran’s interpretation of Sharia law. Few people knew his name, and almost no one was aware of the fate that awaited him. His only hope was and still is an immense amount of international pressure on the Iranian government to prevent the first apostate execution in Iran in over twenty years. Earlier this week, the 11th branch of Iran’s Gilan Provincial Court, on remand from th... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 10:59 AM Sep. 29, 2011
Christian Pastor's Attorney: Pressure Iran for Release
Today, ACLJ attorneys confirmed with Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani's attorney in Iran, Mohammad Ali Dadkhah, that the death sentence still stands. Mr. Dadkhah stated that at the end of yesterday's hearing, three of the five judges appeared to be leaning toward annulling Pastor Youcef's sentence. Recognizing, however, that the judges' decision is not final and may be swayed by outside pressure before delivering the final verdict, he urges the international community to continue to cry out for Pastor Y... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 7:29 AM Sep. 29, 2011
Troubling News - Death Sentence Still Imminent for Christian Pastor in Iran
Early this morning, the ACLJ received this troubling news from Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani's attorney in Iran, Mohammad Ali Dadkhah. Mr. Dadkhah firmly denies that the court has agreed to overturn Pastor Youcef's death sentence. He believes this is a lie spread by the Iranian secret service, even to members of his own family, to stop the media from reporting on this case. Pastor Firouz Sadegh-Khandjani, a Member of the Council of Elders for the Church of Iran and a close personal friend ... Continue Reading
