Despite global criticism of the state of freedom of expression and 'media repression' in Iran, the arrest of journalists continues. Bakhtiar Khoshnameh, a reporter for the Mokrian news agency, was arrested last week, and Ehsan Mazandarani, a jailed journalist, has gone on a hunger strike. The family of Abdolreza Davari, another imprisoned journalist, claims he needs treatment outside of prison, but no action has been taken to transfer him to a hospital. Narges Mohammadi, vice president of the Human Rights Defenders Center, stated in a letter to the Parliament's Article 90 Commission that holding individuals in solitary confinement is a form of 'torture and illegal.' New charges have been filed against Nazanin Zaghari, a British-Iranian citizen imprisoned in Iran, and Mohammad Rasoulof, an Iranian filmmaker, has been interrogated on security charges, among other news from last week.
Criticism of Holding Detainees in Solitary Confinement and Continued Arrest of Journalists
The article highlights ongoing arrests of journalists in Iran amidst international criticism of media repression. Notable cases include Bakhtiar Khoshnameh's recent arrest and Ehsan Mazandarani's hunger strike. The situation underscores serious human rights concerns, particularly regarding solitary confinement and the treatment of detainees.
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📰 What Happened
Iran continues to arrest journalists despite global criticism of media repression.
- Iranian authorities arrest Bakhtiar Khoshnameh
- Iranian authorities interrogate Mohammad Rasoulof
- Ehsan Mazandarani go on hunger strike Iranian authorities
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian government's actions against journalists highlight ongoing human rights abuses.
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