Anthony Bellanger
Secretary-General of the International Federation of Journalists
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The International Federation of Journalists has called for the release of all imprisoned journalists in Iran following the recent release of four journalists. The organization…
Two Journalist Federations: The Iranian Government Must Immediately Release Cecilia Sala
Cecilia Sala, a 29-year-old Italian journalist, was arrested in Tehran and is currently imprisoned in Evin Prison. The International Federation of Journalists and the Italian…
International Federation of Journalists Report for 2023: At Least 27 Journalists Arrested in Iran
The International Federation of Journalists reported that at least 27 journalists were arrested in Iran in 2023, with 21 facing a total of 60 years…
Two Courts in Kashan Sentenced Journalist Ali Moslehi to Six Years and Two Months in Prison
Ali Moslehi, a journalist in Kashan, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for charges including insulting the leadership and propaganda against the…
Concern Grows for Imprisoned Journalist; Family of Mehdi Afsharnik Worried
Mehdi Afsharnik, a journalist, has been detained for nearly a month with no contact with his family, raising concerns about his well-being. The Iranian judiciary…
Continued Uncertainty About the Status of a Journalist; Efforts Regarding Mehdi Afsharnik 'Have Not Yielded Results'
Mehdi Afsharnik, a journalist, has been detained for over a week with no information provided by authorities regarding his arrest. His case has drawn criticism…
Continued Pressure on Media Activists in Iran; Prison Sentences Issued for Two Female Journalists
Two female journalists in Iran, Parisa Salehi and Ghazaleh Zare, have been sentenced to prison for charges related to propaganda against the regime. This reflects…
Extension of Nasim Soltanbeigi's Ban on Visits and Phone Calls in Evin Prison
Nasim Soltanbeigi, a jailed journalist in Iran, has had her ban on visits and phone calls extended until February 26. This follows protests by female…
International Federation of Journalists Condemns Punitive Actions Against Three Imprisoned Female Journalists
The International Federation of Journalists condemned the punitive measures against three imprisoned female journalists in Iran and called for their immediate release. The journalists were…
Legal Cases Filed Against Two Female Journalists at Tehran's Culture and Media Court
Two female journalists in Iran, Maryam Shakirani and Zeinab Rahimi, have reported the filing of legal cases against them without clear reasons. This situation highlights…
International Federation of Journalists Condemns Prison Sentences for Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi
The International Federation of Journalists condemned the prison sentences of Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, two journalists sentenced by an Iranian court for charges related…
International Federation of Journalists Expresses Concern Over Reyhaneh Tabatabai's Case and Unemployment of 200 Media Activists
The International Federation of Journalists is calling for the charges against journalist Reyhaneh Tabatabai to be dropped, expressing concern over her repeated legal troubles and…
International Federation of Journalists: Judiciary Responsible for Alireza Ranjbar's Condition
The International Federation of Journalists condemned the Iranian judiciary for neglecting the medical treatment of journalist Alireza Ranjbar, who suffered severe health issues while imprisoned.…
International Federation of Journalists Condemns Arrest of Three Journalists in Iran
The International Federation of Journalists condemned the recent arrests of three journalists in Iran, highlighting a crackdown on media ahead of the presidential elections. The…