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
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
Leading Journalist Detained Without Charge; Health Concerns
International PEN protests the detention without charge of leading journalist and human rights activist Emadeddin Baghi. More
PEN Appeal: Emadeddin Baqi
May 15, 2008 His Excellency Ayatollah Sayed ‘Ali Khamenei The Office of the Supreme Leader Shoahada Street Qom, Islamic Republic of Iran H.E. Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi Ministry of Justice, Park-e Shahr Tehran, Islamic… More
PEN Appeal: Emadeddin Baqi
January 29, 2008 His Excellency Ayatollah Sayed ‘Ali Khamenei The Office of the Supreme Leader Shoahada Street Qom, Islamic Republic of Iran H.E. Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi Ministry of Justice, Park-e Shahr Tehran, Islamic… More
Journalist and Human-Rights Defender Emadeddin Baqi Suffers Heart Attack in Prison
International PEN is deeply concerned about reports that leading journalist and human-rights defender Emadeddin Baqi suffered a heart attack in prison on December 26, 2007. More