Iran: Largest prison for journalists in the world
The situation of journalists in Iran has deteriorated massively following the controversial presidential elections. In the past two weeks, the number of imprisoned media representatives has risen from eight to more than 33.
The situation for journalists in Iran has deteriorated massively following the controversial presidential elections. Since the riots in the capital Tehran began around two weeks ago, the number of imprisoned journalists has risen from just eight to more than 33, according to the media service Presstext. The country has thus clearly overtaken the previous leaders in the global ranking of offenders in the area of press freedom, such as China and Cuba.
The organization Reporters Without Borders (ROG), which compiles the list, also refers to the fact that journalists in prisons are subjected to "systematic torture and ill-treatment". The organization now has several eyewitness reports that confirm the use of such practices. Amnesty International is also concerned about the situation of media representatives. The human rights organization has now officially called on the Iranian authorities to release all journalists arrested since the elections.
The organization Reporters Without Borders (ROG), which compiles the list, also refers to the fact that journalists in prisons are subjected to "systematic torture and ill-treatment". The organization now has several eyewitness reports that confirm the use of such practices. Amnesty International is also concerned about the situation of media representatives. The human rights organization has now officially called on the Iranian authorities to release all journalists arrested since the elections.
