441. Execution of ‘Azízu’lláh Ashjárí by Firing Squad
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441
Execution of ‘Azízu’lláh Ashjárí by Firing Squad
24 November 1985
To all National Spiritual Assemblies
441.1 WITH DEEP SORROW ANNOUNCE EXECUTION BY FIRING SQUAD ON 19 NOVEMBER 1985 OF ‘AZÍZU’LLÁH ASHJÁRÍ, A BAHÁ’Í PRISONER IN TABRÍZ. HE WAS FIFTY YEARS OLD AND HAD BEEN IMPRISONED FOR OVER FOUR YEARS. UNLIKE MANY OTHER EXECUTED
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BAHÁ’ÍS, HIS BODY WAS GIVEN TO THE FAMILY, AND BURIAL TOOK PLACE 22 NOVEMBER. NO OTHER DETAILS AVAILABLE. LATEST INFORMATION RECEIVED INDICATES 767 BAHÁ’ÍS ARE STILL IN PRISON....
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