Saman Safarzadeh
سامان سفرزاده
Journalist
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View Timeline →Re-arrest of Hengameh Shahidi, Journalist and Former Advisor to Mehdi Karroubi
Hengameh Shahidi, a journalist and political activist, was re-arrested in Mashhad and transferred to Evin Prison, raising concerns due to her health issues. She had…
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…
Lawyer for Imprisoned Journalists: We Have No Information on the Case of Afrin Chitsaz
Mahmoud Alizadeh Tabatabai, lawyer for several imprisoned journalists, reported that the court proceedings for Ehsan Mazandarani and Davood Asadi have concluded, but he has no…
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…
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.…