Omid Faraghat
امید فراغت
Media Activist
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View Timeline →Searches of Homes and Simultaneous Summons of Journalists and Civil Activists in Iran
A new wave of searches and summonses targeting journalists and civil activists in Iran has begun, with several individuals reporting confiscation of their electronic devices.…
Summoning of Four Journalists to Evin Prosecutor's Office and Culture and Media Court
Three journalists and a former political prisoner were summoned to Evin Prosecutor's Office amid a crackdown on media freedom in Iran. The actions followed raids…
Saeedeh Shafiei, Economic Journalist, to be Imprisoned for the 'Third Time'
Saeedeh Shafiei, an economic journalist, is set to be imprisoned for the third time due to a decision by forensic and judicial authorities despite her…
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.…
Continued Pressure on Journalists in Iran; Omid Faraghat Sentenced to Six Months in Prison
Omid Faraghat, a journalist in Iran, has been sentenced to six months in prison for 'propaganda against the regime.' This case highlights the ongoing repression…