The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) says Iran is “one of the worst jailors of journalist in the world” with 27 journalists behind bars in Iranian prisons. IFJ President Jim Boumelha said: “President Rohani promised reform and change when he came into power, but the reality for media in Iran has been very different.” […]
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President urged to help free jailed journalist brothers
Thirty Iranian activists have written an open letter to President Hassan Rohani calling for his support in securing the release of jailed journalist brothers Massoud and Khosro Kordpour. The Mokerian News Agency reports that the activists have called on the president to demand a review of the brothers’ files. The president has no authority […]
President urged to help free jailed journalist brothers
Thirty Iranian activists have written an open letter to President Hassan Rohani calling for his support in securing the release of jailed journalist brothers Massoud and Khosro Kordpour. The Mokerian News Agency reports that the activists have called on the president to demand a review of the brothers’ files. The president has no authority […]
Concern grows over detained journalist
One month after the arrest of Iranian journalist Ahmad Asgari, there is still no official news of his whereabouts. The Human Rights Reporters Committee reports that Asgari was arrested by security forces last month in Tehran. The report indicates that Asgari suffers from epilepsy and there is concern that he will not be provided […]