International Federation of Journalists
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A political journalist in Iran has been arrested, raising concerns about press freedom in the country. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned the…
Iran Arrests Political Journalist, Raising Concerns Over Press Freedom
A political journalist in Iran has been arrested, raising concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the country. The International Federation of…
Reza Valizadeh Ends Hunger Strike Due to Mother's Deteriorating Health
Reza Valizadeh, a dual Iranian-American journalist, ended his hunger strike after six days due to concerns for his mother's health, who was also on a…
Protests Against the Passage of a Law in Pakistan that 'Suppresses Freedom of Expression'
Pakistan's Senate has passed a controversial law aimed at combating fake news, which critics argue suppresses freedom of expression and grants the government excessive powers.…
International Federation of Journalists: Media Activists in Iran Should Be Released
The International Federation of Journalists has called for the release of six imprisoned journalists in Iran, emphasizing that journalism is not a crime. The report…
Reactions to the Arrest of Italian Journalist in Tehran; Rome Says the Issue is 'Complex'
Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist, has been detained in Iran under unclear circumstances, prompting concerns from the Italian government and international organizations about her treatment…
Pressure on Journalists in Iran Increased 'Several Times Last Month'
The Organization for Defending Free Flow of Information reported a significant increase in pressures on journalists in Iran last month, with judicial sentences rising fivefold.…
Appeals Court Confirms 40 Lashes Sentence for Journalist in Arak
The Central Province Appeals Court has upheld a sentence of 40 lashes for journalist Salahuddin Khalaj Asadi, who was convicted of insulting a government official.…
Ali Moslehi, government-critical journalist, summoned to serve prison sentence
Ali Moslehi, a journalist critical of the Iranian government, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence of over three years for charges including insulting…
Keyvan Rahimi, Manager of Telegram Channel 'Persman Saqez', Arrested Again
Keyvan Rahimi, a media activist from Saqez, has been arrested again by intelligence forces, alongside his brother Kamran, amid a broader crackdown on local journalists…
Issuance of Regulations for Foreign Media Activities; Operations Permitted with Approval from the IRGC and Ministry of Intelligence
The Iranian government has issued new regulations requiring foreign media activities to be approved by the Ministry of Intelligence and the IRGC. This move restricts…
Mehdi Afsharnik and Ali Tasnimi Remain in Detention Without Resolution After Two Months
Mehdi Afsharnik and Ali Tasnimi, two journalists, have been detained for two months without legal representation or family contact. Their arrests are part of a…
Organization 'Defending the Flow of Free Information': The Islamic Republic Prosecuted 91 Journalists, Media, and Media Activists in Three Months
The organization 'Defending the Flow of Free Information' reports that the Islamic Republic has prosecuted 91 journalists and media activists in the first quarter of…
Continued Security Pressures on Journalists; Editor of 'Nadaastan' Magazine: I Prefer Closure to Suicide
Arash Sadeghi Beigi, editor of the magazine 'Nadaastan', announced its closure due to security pressures and ongoing legal cases against him. The International Federation of…
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…
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…
Temporary Detention Order for Journalist Ebrahim Rashidi Extended for Another Month
Ebrahim Rashidi, a journalist in Iran, has had his temporary detention extended for another month after being charged with propaganda against the regime and spreading…
Prison Sentence Issued for Another Journalist; Mehrdad Darvish Sentenced to 100 Days of Imprisonment
Mehrdad Darvish, a journalist in Iran, has been sentenced to 100 days of imprisonment and six months of suspended imprisonment for charges including 'insulting the…
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…
Sara Masoumi, Critical Journalist, Sentenced to Imprisonment and Fine
Sara Masoumi, a journalist critical of the Iranian government, has been sentenced to 6 months in prison and fined for allegedly spreading false information through…