Iran - Elections: 48 million voters denied information, 48 journalists denied freedom

Reporters without borders

On the eve of tomorrow's parliamentary elections in Iran, Reporters Without Borders condemns the censorship imposed on the media, which prevents them from playing their role during the polling, and the continuing, relentless crackdown on journalists. Iran's 48 million voters are being denied the independently-reported news and information they need to make a choice. The crackdown on journalists and netizens has intensified. No independent media has been spared the political and judicial (...)

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