Translator Arrested
Literary translator Mohammad Soleimani Nia has been held without charge since January 10, 2012. The reason for his detention is not known. More
Journalist, Poet, and Activist Faranak Farid Released on Bail
Journalist, poet, and activist Faranak Farid was released on October 17, 2011, after 42 days in prison for her peaceful activism and critical writings. More
Sentence Against Prominent Human Rights Lawyer, Journalist and Writer Reduced
The sentence against prominent writer, journalist, and lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been reduced to six years on appeal. More
Journalist, Poet, and Activist Faranak Farid Arrested; Serious Health Concerns
PEN International is seriously concerned for the welfare of journalist, poet, and activist Faranak Farid, who was arrested on September 3, 2011, in Tabriz, northwest Iran, apparently for her… More
Journalist Arrested; Fears for Safety
Iranian journalist Taghi Rahmani, who was arrested at his home on February 9, 2011, is believed to be held without charge and his whereabouts are still unknown. More
Leading Journalist Returned to Prison; Serious Health Concerns
Emadeddin Baghi was sentenced to six years in prison in September 2010 on charges relating to an interview he gave to the BBC’s Persian Service in 2008, but remained… More
Prominent Human Rights Lawyer, Journalist, and Writer Sentenced
PEN International condemns the 11-year sentence handed down on January 9, 2011, to prominent writer, journalist, and lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was also banned from practicing law and from… More
Prominent Human Rights Lawyer, Journalist, and Writer Arrested, Fears for Safety
PEN International protests the arrest of prominent writer, journalist, and lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who has been imprisoned since September 4, 2010. More
Iranian-Canadian Journalist Hossein Derakhshan Sentenced
International PEN condemns the 19.5-year sentence handed down to Iranian-Canadian journalist and blogger Hossein Derakhshan by a Revolutionary Court on September 29, 2010. Derakhshan has been held since November… More
Leading Journalist Released on Bail; Trial Continues
International PEN welcomes the release of leading journalist and human rights activist Emadeddin Baghi on June 23, 2010. However, PEN remains deeply concerned that he still faces charges and… More
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