The Iranian Journalists Association has announced that the new administration has not taken any action to reopen the association. ISNA reports that Badrolsadat Mofidi, secretary general of the association, expressed disappointment that the government has taken no steps to facilitate the reopening of the association: “At his first press conference, Mr. Rohani made promises […]
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Iranian journalists want association reopened
Iranian journalists have called on the three relevant ministries to approve a relaunch of the Association of Iranian Journalists. Badrolsadat Mofidi, a member of the association, reported that a letter has been written to the ministries of intelligence, employment and culture to facilitate the reestablishment of the independent organization that supports Iranian journalists. The […]
Journalists’ group urges renewed freedom for Iran’s reporters
The Iranian Association of Journalists is calling for the elimination of “restrictions imposed on the press and reporters” and says the group should be allowed to officially reopen. In an announcement issued on Tuesday August 6, ahead of the upcoming Journalists Day, the association maintain that more than 200 reporters have been arrested in […]