Afrin Chitsaz
افرين چيت ساز
Columnist for Iran newspaper
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View Timeline →Detention Order for Sasan Aghaei, Journalist, Extended for Another Month
Sasan Aghaei's detention has been extended for another month amidst calls for his release by Human Rights Watch. He and fellow journalist Yaghma Fashkhami are…
Lawyer of Afrin Chitsaz: We Will Sue Allah-Karam
Afrin Chitsaz's lawyer plans to sue Hossein Allah-Karam for defamation after he made false claims about her involvement with government officials. Chitsaz, a jailed journalist,…
Deteriorating Condition of Afrin Chitsaz in Evin Prison
Afrin Chitsaz, a jailed journalist in Iran, is reported to be in deteriorating health after returning to Evin Prison following knee surgery. She has been…
Imprisoned Journalists: Ehsan Mazandarani Released, Afrin Chitsaz Granted Leave
Ehsan Mazandarani and Afrin Chitsaz, two imprisoned journalists in Iran, have recently seen developments in their cases, with Mazandarani granted a three-day leave after a…
Tehran Prosecutor Claims Maximum Security for Journalists in Iran
Tehran's prosecutor claims that Iran provides maximum security for journalists, contradicting reports from freedom of expression watchdogs that label Iran as a major prison for…
"Journalist Invention"; New Scenario of Security Projects
Four journalists have been sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison in Iran, reflecting increased political and press restrictions. The case raises concerns…
Reporters Without Borders Condemns Heavy Sentences for Iranian Journalists
Reporters Without Borders condemned the heavy sentences imposed on Iranian journalists Afrin Chitsaz, Ehsan Mazandarani, and Davood Asadi, totaling 27 years in prison. The sentences…
Prison Sentences Issued for Four Iranian Journalists After Months of Detention
Four Iranian journalists have been sentenced to a total of 27 years in prison after months of detention on charges including conspiracy and propaganda against…
Reporters Without Borders Criticizes Arrest of Journalists Ahead of Elections
Reporters Without Borders has condemned the ongoing detention of journalists in Iran ahead of upcoming elections, highlighting the arrests and media suppression as part of…
Media-Security Activities of the IRGC Against Journalists
The Basij News Agency, affiliated with the IRGC, has launched a campaign against journalists, accusing them of espionage and anti-revolutionary activities. This campaign coincides with…
Special HIV Prevention Services for Sexual Assault Victims in Iran
The Iranian government has initiated special HIV prevention services for sexual assault victims across all provinces. This comes amid widespread criticism of recent arrests of…
Response of Reporters Without Borders to the New Wave of 'Arrests, Summons, and Threats' Against Journalists
Reporters Without Borders condemned the arrest of four journalists in Iran and reported that others have been summoned or threatened. The Iranian government, particularly the…
Graffiti Against the Government in Tehran
Three journalists have been arrested in Iran, accused of 'cultural infiltration' linked to Western governments, amidst a backdrop of increasing government scrutiny and public dissent.…
Continued Arrests of Journalists in Iran by the IRGC Intelligence
The IRGC has arrested several journalists in Iran, claiming they are linked to Western governments. This crackdown follows a warning from IRGC commanders about U.S.…