Mashallah Shamsolvaezin editor in chief of a number of banned reformist Iranian newspapers reported in his Facebook page that he has been given a trial date for the charge of “propaganda against the regime.” He writes that his charges are linked to a speech he delivered in Cape Town, South Africa for receiving the […]
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Veteran Journalist Charged with Propaganda Against State
Shamsolvaezin Released on Bail of US$80,000 and Banned from Travel The veteran Iranian journalist Mashallah Shamsolvaezin has been charged with “propaganda against the state” for interviews and speeches he has given. Mr. Shamsolvaezin wrote on his Facebook page that when he appeared before the Evin Prison Court on June 29, 2014 following a summons, […]
Journalist denies propaganda charges as bail is set
According to Radio Zamaneh, a bail of 200 million toumans was set by Evin Court for Iranian journalist Mashallah Shamsolvaezin on Saturday June 28. Shamsolvaezin told ISNA: “I appeared in Evin Court for the first time last Tuesday, and after discussions, the investigation was postponed until Saturday June 28.” He added: “The charges they […]
Journalist slams Rohani government for continued press chill
Iranian journalist Mashallah Shamsolvaezin has criticized the new administration for failing to take any effective steps toward freedom of the press. Shamsolvaezin says: “In the media field, there has been no change with the arrival of the new government.” Shamsolvaezin, the editor in chief of Neshat daily, which has been blocked from publishing, told […]