In an interview with Masallah Shams al-Wa'izin, spokesperson for the Association for the Defense of Press Freedom, it was discussed that the association, whose board is elected for two years by journalist members, issued a statement last week urging the President of Iran to take action regarding the dismissal of Mr. Saeed Mortazavi from the position of Tehran's prosecutor. They called for investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ms. Zahra Kazemi, recent summonses and arrests of journalists, the closure of newspapers, and the release of political prisoners. The president of the Association for the Defense of Press Freedom, Dr. Mohsen Kadivar, and its spokesperson, Mr. Masallah Shams al-Wa'izin, who is also the editor of the suspended newspapers Jame'e, Tous, Nasht, and Asr-e Azadegan, referred to as the chain newspapers, were highlighted. Mr. Masallah Shams al-Wa'izin elaborated on these issues in a conversation with Behrouz Abbasi.
Interview with Masallah Shams al-Wa'izin, Spokesperson of the Association for the Defense of Press Freedom - 2003-07-19
The Association for the Defense of Press Freedom in Iran called on the President to dismiss Tehran's prosecutor and investigate the death of journalist Zahra Kazemi, as well as recent journalist arrests and newspaper closures. Key figures include spokesperson Masallah Shams al-Wa'izin and president Dr. Mohsen Kadivar. This matters as it highlights ongoing issues of press freedom and political repression in Iran.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
The Association for the Defense of Press Freedom urged the Iranian President to investigate journalist repression.
- Association for the Defense of Press Freedom announce Iranian President
- Iranian President investigate circumstances surrounding the death of Ms. Zahra Kazemi
- Association for the Defense of Press Freedom call for release of political prisoners
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The call for investigation signifies a critical stance on press freedom in Iran.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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