Elahe Mohammadi, an Iranian journalist, dedicated her "José Couso" Press Freedom Award to Spanish and Palestinian journalists after receiving the prize. On Saturday, May 18, she sent a message to the Professional Association of Journalists of Galicia and the Ferrol Press Club, the organizers of the award, stating that she dedicates her award to Pablo Gonzalez, a journalist detained at the Poland-Ukraine border on charges of "spying for Russia," as well as to Wael Dahdouh, a reporter and head of Al Jazeera's office in Gaza, and all Palestinian journalists who have made great sacrifices to draw attention to the situation in Gaza. Mr. Gonzalez was arrested in February 2022, coinciding with the start of Russia's attacks on Ukraine, while covering the humanitarian crisis at the Poland-Ukraine border. His charge is "spying for Russia." Several members of Wael Dahdouh's family were also killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza last January. Elahe Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi were arrested following their coverage of the death and burial of Mahsa Amini, who died in custody of the morality police. After more than a year of temporary detention, they were sentenced to long prison terms by a court presided over by Judge Salavati, but last January, the Tehran Appeals Court agreed to convert the bail for Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi to 10 billion tomans each, leading to their release. Both Iranian women journalists won the 21st "José Couso" Press Freedom Award this year. This award is a tribute to José Couso, a Spanish journalist who was killed in April 2003 when an American tank fired on a hotel housing foreign journalists in Baghdad. Since then, the Professional Association of Journalists of Galicia and the Ferrol Press Club have awarded the "José Couso" award annually to one or more journalists. In her message to the award organizers, Ms. Mohammadi expressed her wish for a world where journalists can work in safety and freedom, especially those who bravely report on repression and never remain silent.
Elahe Mohammadi Awards Her Press Freedom Prize to Spanish and Palestinian Journalists
Elahe Mohammadi, an Iranian journalist, dedicated her Press Freedom Award to Spanish and Palestinian journalists, highlighting the plight of those reporting under oppressive conditions. This gesture underscores the ongoing struggles faced by journalists in conflict zones and repressive regimes. The award serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by journalists worldwide, particularly in the context of the Iranian government's crackdown on dissent.
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Elahe Mohammadi dedicates award to journalists amid ongoing repression in Iran and Gaza.
- Elahe Mohammadi announce Pablo Gonzalez, Wael Dahdouh, Palestinian journalists
- Iranian authorities arrest Elahe Mohammadi, Niloufar Hamedi
- Tehran Appeals Court sentence Elahe Mohammadi, Niloufar Hamedi
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The dedication of the award emphasizes the plight of journalists in oppressive regimes.
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