On the eve of the presidential election in Iran, media is struggling find out where it is standing, under a security observation or temporary open atmosphere? Can journalists cover criticisms against the government or should they still consider the truth about the ruling party a crime? Journalists Worry about Arrest A journalist, who writes […]
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Censorship intensifying in run-up to June presidential election
Reporters Without Borders condemns the continuing harassment of news providers and yet another escalation in censorship. With just six weeks to go to a presidential election, the intelligence ministry has been summoning netizens and media editors to give them instructions on what they may and may not cover. At the same time, persecution of […]
Iranian Writers, Poets Call For End To Book Censorship
More than 100 Iranian writers, poets, and translators have called for an end to book censorship.
Myanmar abolishes direct press censorship law
Journalists no longer have to submit work to state censors before publication, but self-censorship may remain an issue.
Chickens facing censorship in Iran
The rising cost of chicken in Iran has prompted the country’s police chief to urge broadcasters to censor it from television screens in the interests of social harmony.
Internet censorship high on Iran’s agenda
The Iranian judiciary has announced the establishment of a centre to process cyber offences and warned that websites that violate the law will be blocked.
Euro-MPs urge firms to stop selling Iran censorship tools
The EU parliament urged European companies on Thursday to refrain from selling to technology and services to Iran that could be used by authorities for censorship and surveillance.