May 2023
US Reaction to the 'Sham Trial' of Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi; Journalism is Not a Crime
The US State Department condemned the sham trial of journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who have been detained for nearly nine months without legal…
The Guardian's Report on the Brutal Suppression of Female Journalists in Iran: 40% Were Women
The Guardian reports on the brutal suppression of female journalists in Iran, highlighting the cases of Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, who are imprisoned for…
Opposition TV Channels in Turkey Accused of 'Offensive Coverage' of Elections
The Turkish Broadcasting Watchdog has launched investigations into six opposition TV channels for allegedly insulting the public through their election coverage following Erdoğan's victory. Kılıçdaroğlu,…
Editor-in-Chief of Etemad Newspaper Condemned to Pay a Fine
The editor-in-chief of Etemad newspaper, Behrouz Behzadi, has been fined 150 million rials and sentenced to 6 months in prison (reduced to a fine) for…
Continued Detention of Sajjad Shahabi, Arrested Broadcaster, and Concerns About His Condition
Sajjad Shahabi, a radio broadcaster, has been arrested by Iranian security forces due to his media activities, raising concerns about his treatment in detention. His…
After Months, Court Dates Set; The Cases of Elahe Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi Are Underway
Elahe Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi, two Iranian journalists, are facing court hearings after being detained for their reporting on social issues, including the death of…
Scattered Clashes in Sudan Following the Signing of a Short-Term Ceasefire Agreement
A seven-day ceasefire agreement has been signed between the Sudanese army and the RSF, but clashes and airstrikes continue in Khartoum. The situation threatens humanitarian…
Opponents Battle in Sudan's Capital; Army Conducts Airstrikes
The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has escalated, resulting in airstrikes in Khartoum and significant civilian displacement. Both sides accuse…
Continued Clashes in Sudan Ahead of New Ceasefire Negotiations in Jeddah
Intense fighting continues in Sudan's capital Khartoum between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces ahead of ceasefire negotiations in Jeddah. The conflict has resulted…
Blinken on World Press Freedom Day: Media Activity is the 'Lifeblood of Free Societies'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of media freedom on World Press Freedom Day, highlighting the worsening situation for journalists in Iran…
New Ranking by Reporters Without Borders on Media Freedom; Iran at the Bottom
Reporters Without Borders has ranked Iran 177th out of 180 countries in media freedom for 2023, highlighting severe repression and censorship faced by journalists. The…