March 2017
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…
Transfer of Tahereh Riahi, Imprisoned Journalist, to Women's Ward of Evin Prison
Tahereh Riahi, a journalist, has been transferred to the women's ward of Evin Prison after two months in solitary confinement, reportedly suffering severe health issues.…
Skepticism from MP Regarding IRGC's Neutrality in Elections Following Recent Arrests
Mahmoud Sadeghi, an MP, has expressed concerns about the IRGC's commitment to non-interference in upcoming elections following the recent arrests of political activists and journalists.…
Rouhani's Advisor Links Recent Arrests of Political Activists to 2017 Presidential Elections
Hessameddin Ashna, an advisor to President Rouhani, has linked the recent arrests of political activists in Iran to the 2017 presidential elections, suggesting a systematic…
Continued Arrests of Political and Civil Activists; Editor of 'Goftogu' Magazine Arrested
Morad Saghafi, editor of Goftogu magazine, was arrested in Iran amid a wave of detentions targeting political and civil activists. His arrest follows his criticism…
Motahari Threatens Minister of Information with Interrogation Over 'Arrest of 12 Telegram Managers'
Ali Motahari, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has threatened the Minister of Information over the arrest of 12 reformist Telegram channel managers and the…
Ehsan Mazandarani's Wife: My Husband's Sentence Had Ended
Ehsan Mazandarani, a former journalist, was arrested again despite his family claiming his prison sentence had ended. His wife and family have provided evidence supporting…
Another Journalist Arrested in Iran; Ehsan Mazandarani on Hunger Strike
Ehsan Mazandarani, a journalist, has been arrested again by the IRGC after completing his sentence and is on a hunger strike to protest his detention.…