Israel’s killing of 31 Yemeni journalists marks deadliest global attack in 16 years
CPJ condemns Israel’s airstrikes as targeted killings of Yemeni journalists and urges immediate international action to protect press freedom and hold perpetrators accountable.
Woman human rights defender Sharifeh Mohammadi at risk of execution amid ongoing crackdown
GCHR condemns Iran’s confirmation of Mohammadi’s death sentence, calling it retaliation for her labour activism and demanding an immediate halt to executions targeting human rights defenders.
Israel ups pressure on foreign news outlets amidst conflict with Iran
Restrictions and censorship targeting foreign journalists increase as Israel intensifies efforts to control the narrative during its multiple military assaults in the region.
Iran’s journalists are still in danger and need immediate protection
As Israeli attacks target media and prisons, Iran intensifies crackdowns with arrests, internet shutdowns, and threats against journalists at home and abroad, risking press freedom and safety.
Iranian journalists censored, threatened over reporting Israel conflict
CPJ reports that Iranian authorities are restricting reporting and prosecuting journalists for independent coverage, worsening media repression and isolating citizens from reliable information.
Israel’s deadly strike on Iran’s state broadcaster escalates its assault on regional media workers
CPJ warns that Israel’s impunity in killing at least 185 journalists in Gaza has emboldened further attacks on media workers across the region, calling for an urgent end to the bloodshed.
Six media executives convicted in Iran amid crackdown on journalists
Journalists face escalating threats, raids, and harsh prison conditions as Iranian authorities tighten control over independent reporting and public discourse.
Why Iranian human rights groups remain silent as the Israel–Iran conflict escalates
Amid rising tensions, the silence of Iranian human rights groups raises critical questions about their priorities, independence, and future direction.
Tragedy strikes as activist Kianoosh Sanjari takes his life in protest
“No one should be imprisoned for expressing their opinions. Protest is the right of every Iranian citizen,” the activist wrote in his final message.
Iran: Rights groups urgently call for the release of women human rights defenders
Women activists, artists, and social media influencers have particularly faced heightened targeting amidst an ongoing campaign against freedom of expression.
Iran: Alarming surge in executions
87 executions reported after June’s presidential elections, including 29 in one day.
Tightening the Net: Iran’s new phase of digital repression
ARTICLE 19 examines how the Iranian regime is strengthening its hold over the internet through its Supreme Council of Cyberspace (SCC).
Iran: International coalition launches to demand immediate release of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi
“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.”
Iran: Hossein Shanbehzadeh targeted as social media crackdown continues
Many Iranians went on to social media to protest against Shanbehzadeh’s arrest, calling the accusations against him ‘baseless’ and ‘ridiculous’.
Iran: The silencing of musicians advocating for women’s rights
Authorities convicted rapper Toomaj Salehi for a song he wrote and sentenced him to death.
Iran arrests Kurdish editor-in-chief, Iranian cartoonist, sues several newspapers
“Authorities must realize that jailing journalists and critical voices won’t help them in hiding Iran’s difficult realities.” — CPJ