Zhila Bani-Yaghoub
ژیلا بنییعقوب
Journalist
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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.…
Prison Officials in Qarchak Prevent Meeting Between Maryam Akbari Monfared and Her Husband
Maryam Akbari Monfared, a political prisoner, has been denied a meeting with her husband by Qarchak prison officials, who claim her marriage is not verified.…
Qarchak Prison: One Water Tap for Every 100 Prisoners; 'Almost Everyone' Has Caught a Cold
The Qarchak women's prison is facing severe issues due to cold weather and lack of basic facilities, including heating and clean water, leading to health…
Over 300 Activists Demand Immediate Release of Nasrin Javadi, Imprisoned Labor Activist
Over 300 activists have called for the immediate release of Nasrin Javadi, a 68-year-old labor activist imprisoned under harsh conditions while her child is in…
Iranian Journalist Couple Wins PEN and Oxfam Novib Award
Bahman Ahmadi Amoui and Zhila Bani-Yaghoub, an Iranian journalist couple, have been awarded the 2015 PEN International and Oxfam Novib award for their courageous work…