With 52 journalists in jail, Iran hits new, shameful record
March 9, 2010 10:00 AM ET
New York, March 9, 2010—The number of journalists in jail rose in February as a relentless media crackdown continues in Iran. Authorities are now holding at least 52 journalists in prison, a third of all those in jail around...
With 47 journalists in jail, Iran sets notorious records
February 3, 2010 8:41 AM ET
New York, February 3, 2010—Iranian authorities are now holding at least 47 journalists in prison, more than any single country has imprisoned since 1996, according to a new survey by the Committee to Protect Journalists. While many of the detainees...