Iran - Detained US journalist used in Iranian power struggle

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is appalled by the way rival government factions in Iran are using the case of detained Washington Post correspondent Jason Rezaian for political purposes in an unrelenting struggle for power. Rezaian, who completes his ninth month in detention today, is to face trial on several charges including spying, his lawyer reported two days ago. He has US and Iranian dual nationality. Arrested in a completely illegal manner by Revolutionary Guards on 22 July 2014, (...)

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