(IFJ/IFEX) – IFJ is welcoming Iranian President Mohammad Khatemi’s recent call for more transparent coverage by Iranâs radio and television. According to IFJ reports of his speech, Khatemi stated that media should not function like mosques and that “Radio and television must correctly inform the public about what is happening in Iran and abroad without […]
(IFJ/IFEX) – IFJ is welcoming Iranian President Mohammad Khatemi’s recent
call for more transparent coverage by Iranâs radio and television.
According to IFJ reports of his speech, Khatemi stated that media should not
function like mosques and that “Radio and television must correctly inform
the public about what is happening in Iran and abroad without broadcasting
too much propaganda in support of the government.”
Recommended Action
Send appeals to the President:
journalists in Iran and hoping that they will take advantage of this
opportunity to open up the airwaves
comments have been heard through media reports
Appeals To
His Excellency Mohammad Khatemi
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran
The Presidency
Palestine Avenue
Azerbaijan Intersection
Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
Fax: +98 21 311 6276 (via Foreign Affairs, ask for fax to be forwarded)
e-mail: iranemb@salamiran.org
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