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ARTICLE 19 examines how the Iranian regime is strengthening its hold over the internet through its Supreme Council of Cyberspace (SCC).

“The Free Narges Campaign is not just about one woman’s freedom; it is a fight for the dignity, rights, and future of all political prisoners in Iran.”

Many Iranians went on to social media to protest against Shanbehzadeh’s arrest, calling the accusations against him ‘baseless’ and ‘ridiculous’.

Authorities convicted rapper Toomaj Salehi for a song he wrote and sentenced him to death.

“Authorities must realize that jailing journalists and critical voices won’t help them in hiding Iran’s difficult realities.” — CPJ

“Iranian journalists working in London have long lived under the shadow of a potential attack, but for this to happen in a residential street in broad daylight is deeply shocking” – RSF

CPJ was unable to determine whether the journalists had been formally charged.

CPJ urges release of all jailed Iranian journalists after bail granted to Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi.

CPJ was unable to determine where Abbasi was being held or if he had been formally charged.

Numerous journalists have been silenced and witnesses to brutality fear the consequences of speaking out.

Concerns mount over use of new Artificial Intelligence and facial recognition technology to target women.

“The arbitrary arrests of a dozen activists are aimed at suppressing popular discontent with ongoing impunity and rights violations.”

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calls on the judiciary to purge dissenting voices online.

The activist was arrested after publishing her first satirical cartoon on Instagram since 2020.