Freedom of expression
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Iran News
Iran, the great prison of writers
A new report by Pen of America paints a shocking picture of the escalating crackdown on freedom of expression in the Islamic Republic, where writers, poets,…
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Iran News
Pastor convicted for preaching the gospel near an abortion clinic
The conviction of Clive Johnstone, an elderly Northern Irish pastor, for a short sermon based on the famous verse John 3:16 near a…
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Mai Sato and Volker Türk warn about executions and widespread restrictions
Mai Sato and Volker Türk criticize executions, arbitrary arrests, and internet restrictions, calling for an immediate change in the Islamic Republic's approach...
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Iran News
The false show of freedom and the bloody reality of repression
The false display of freedom in the media is in stark contrast to the bloody reality of the repression of people on the streets and at checkpoints. What…
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Iran News
The arrest of Behzad Saeedi, when freedom of expression is considered a crime
The denial of freedom of expression to the opposition in the shadow of security repression was the reason for the arrest of 35-year-old nurse Behzad Saeedi. Seyed Behzad Saeedi…
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Iran News
Continuing suppression of freedom of expression in Iran under the pretext of "propaganda against the regime"
What are the examples of suppression of freedom of expression in Iran? Why does the government continue to use the most brutal methods to express its opposing views and opinions?
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Iran News
Suppression of freedom of expression continues in Iran; Member of the Iranian Writers' Association sentenced to long prison term
Arash Ganji, translator and secretary of the Board of Secretaries of the Iranian Writers' Association, was sentenced to 11 years in prison. Nasser Zarafshan, defense attorney…
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World events
UN Special Rapporteur Criticizes Trump's "Effect" on Freedom of Expression in the World
David Kay, the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion, spoke to reporters on Monday…
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