Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling for the release of Iran’s seven jailed Baha’i leaders, and for Iran to address the grave human rights abuses suffered by its religious minorities. Andrew Johnston, CSW’s Advocacy Director, said, “Clearly the seven Bahai leaders are being held solely on account of their faith, and this contravenes Iran’s international legal obligations.” A press release issued by CSW reports on the open letter written by the Baha’i International Community to Iran’s Head of Judiciary, and states that the organization is continuing to monitor the potential publication of a penal code bill that would include the provision of capital punishment for apostasy.