Despite global criticism of the state of freedom of expression in Iran and the detention of media activists, in recent days, Sasan Aghaei and Yaghma Fashkhami, two journalists in Tehran, were arrested, but their charges have not been disclosed. According to Reporters Without Borders, Iran, with 28 imprisoned journalists and bloggers, is one of the top five countries in the world for imprisoning media activists. At the same time, Amnesty International, last week, published a report about Rajai Shahr Prison, criticizing the conditions of some political and ideological prisoners held in Ward 10 of this prison and calling on Iranian authorities to address the situation of these prisoners. A number of political and ideological prisoners held in Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj have gone on hunger strike in protest against the conditions of this prison and their 'deprivation of rights.'
Window; Arrest of Journalists and Ongoing Hunger Strike in Rajai Shahr Prison
Two journalists were arrested in Tehran without disclosed charges amid ongoing global criticism of Iran's freedom of expression. Amnesty International condemned the conditions in Rajai Shahr Prison, where political prisoners are protesting through a hunger strike. This situation highlights the ongoing repression of media and political dissent in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Iran arrests journalists amid ongoing hunger strike protests in Rajai Shahr Prison.
- Iranian authorities arrest Sasan Aghaei, Yaghma Fashkhami
- political and ideological prisoners protest Rajai Shahr Prison
- Amnesty International criticize Iranian authorities
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian government continues to suppress dissent and media freedom.
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