Journalists under siege in Iran

Iranian journalists and bloggers are increasingly under siege in one of the biggest crackdowns on independent voices and dissent in Iran's modern history.

Since last year's disputed presidential election, which brought millions of protesters onto the streets, the authorities have intensified their long-standing suppression of both the traditional Iranian media and the rising number of "citizen journalists" who use new technology to expose human rights violations.

Iran has been described by press freedom organizations as the biggest jailer of journalists in the world.

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[2bsirius]

Amazingly brave people!

[Atlantaminuteman]

How much good has Amnesty International done. Are they communist? I have one word . The very large green metal tube sitting inside the Smithsonian . It works great to restore freedom and liberty. Without it there will always be evil people and evil countries. Iran ? They want to kill all non Muslims . Very simple. They also believe that a Christian can not be converted and must be killed.

[NYOKINYOKINipponKoku]

islam is NOT the religion of Peace by far..!

[NeverLandRU]

FREED THE INNOCENT HUMAN RIGHTS CHAMPIONS IMMEDIATELY !!!!

Stop the crazy islamic extremists NOW -- until it's not TOO LATE!!

[blackquiver]

this is sad..

[tayounorise]

Good Job (*_*)

*bow*

angela

[KianiKings]

I agree, I only thought of 'Stalinism' when I watched this. The censorship and extensive 'curb' on freedom of speech is meticulously formed within Iran.