The Iranian government announced on 18 September its plans to establish a licensing system for journalists operating in the country.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is alarmed by the latest action announced by the government that will extend its control over information, stifling the remains of a thin body of independent journalism, and exacerbating the crackdown on local and international media.
As the Islamic Republic tightens its grip on information dissemination, journalists have found themselves operating in an increasingly hostile environment.
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The Union of Journalists in Tehran said on Tuesday that more than 100 journalists have been arrested in Iran since the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022 that triggered unprecedented protests. "Journalism in the country is going through a dark era," said Akbar Montajabi, the head of the Union of Journalists in Tehran, noting that over 100 journalists have been arrested over the past 11 months. "However, even with these arrests, the flow of information remains unstoppable and finds its path like water," he added.
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