Saba Azarpeik, an Iranian journalist working for several reformist publications, has been arrested in Tehran. Reports say Azarpeik was taken away by security forces earlier on May 28 from the offices of the reformist “Tejarat-e Farda” weekly in the Iranian capital. The reason for her arrest is not clear. The outspoken Azarpeik was also […]
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Defence optimistic as jailed brothers go back on trial
Massoud and Khosro Kordpour attended their second trial on September 16 in a Mahabad Revolutionary Court. The Mukerian news website reports that the session investigated the charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “insulting the leader.” The judge ruled that the charge of “publishing falsehoods to disturb public minds” is outside his jurisdiction and […]
Officials charge journalist and his brother
Jailed journalist Khosro Kordpour, who heads the Mokerian Website, has been charged with “enmity against God.” Kordpour’s lawyer reports that his client has also been charged with “insulting the leader, propaganda against the regime and publishing falsehoods.” Kordpour’s brother, Massoud Kordpour, has also been reportedly charged with “assembly and collusion to commit crimes against […]