The Anti-Defamation League’s Task Force on Middle East Minorities is deeply troubled by the recent sentencing of Remy Rowhani, a respected Qatari Baha’i, to five years in prison. This decision raises concerns about the treatment of religious minorities in Qatar. Mr. Rowhani, a distinguished citizen who has long served his country, appears to have been singled out because of his faith.
We urge the Qatari authorities to consider reversing the sentence and take meaningful steps to ensure that all religious minorities, including Baha’is, can live with dignity, equality, and full protection of their rights.
The ADL Task Force stands in solidarity with the Baha’i community and encourages Qatar to align its actions with its international commitments and its stated values of tolerance and inclusion.
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