The Islamic Republic's targeted dissemination of fake information against religious minorities
The United States Commission published false information targeted against religious minorities.
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom published a report stating that the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran systematically and purposefully provides false and inaccurate information about religious and religious minorities, especially Christian citizens.
The report, titled "Disinformation and Fake News: Implications for Freedom of Religion or Belief," states that false and fake information about Sunni Muslims, Christians, Baha'is, Gonabadi Dervishes, and Jews in Iran is often disseminated through state media.
The US Commission report states: "Iranian government-affiliated media outlets have falsely or without evidence claimed that Christian converts from Islam are part of a Zionist network that threatens national security. Domestic media outlets have been publishing anti-Christian rhetoric from political and religious officials, the consequences of which are not limited to words but are clearly evident in government court decisions against Christians."
Also, in the hacked documents of the judiciary by the group called "Adalat Ali" it is stated that a judge referred to the words of Ali Khamenei and the religious authorities to legitimize the repression. He quoted Ali Khamenei as saying that inside the country, the foundations of people's faith, especially the younger generation, are being shaken in various ways. From the spread of unbridledness and obscenity to the promotion of false mysticism, the promotion of Baha'iism and the promotion of networks of house churches, these are the things that are being done today with the study, planning and anticipation of the enemies of Islam.
In addition to all of this, in the past few months, UN rapporteurs have also asked Iranian authorities in a letter to provide detailed explanations regarding the legal and legal basis for the conviction of Christian prisoners, the Iranian courts' interpretation of the vague charges of "acting against national security" and "propaganda against the system" in the trial of Christian prisoners, and to show how these issues are consistent with international standards on freedom of religion and belief. Unfortunately, the government of the Islamic Republic has not only never responded to this request, but has also not provided any evidence or documents in this regard, and has only repeated the aforementioned accusations.
The US Commission's report also states: "Such practices further restrict the space for religious freedom." The report, which also mentions China, Russia, Pakistan, and India, adds: "The spread of false claims about religious minorities represents a global challenge to freedom of religion or belief, as social media and the Internet allow these claims to spread faster and more widely than ever before."
