Zamaneh Media
  • Home
  • Labor Rights
  • Advertise
  • About Zamaneh Media
    • Exiled Media Report
    • Sponsors
    • Donate
    • Vacancies
    • Contact us
    • Legal
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Labor Rights
  • Advertise
  • About Zamaneh Media
    • Exiled Media Report
    • Sponsors
    • Donate
    • Vacancies
    • Contact us
    • Legal
No Result
View All Result
Zamaneh Media
No Result
View All Result

Concern over health of jailed Iranian journalist

by Zamaneh Media
April 7, 2011
in Latest Articles
Reading Time: 1 min read
0
Concern over health of jailed Iranian journalist
Sam Mahmoodi Sarayi

Sam Mahmoodi Sarayi, the book review editor at Shargh newspaper, is reportedly in grave physical and mental condition in Evin Prison.

The journalist, who suffers from chronic migraine and gastric complications, is being subjected to severe pressure in prison, sources tell Zamaneh.

Mahmoodi was arrested on March 1, and his condition is deteriorating because he needs to follow a restrictive diet and medication regime. He has been denied any family visits, speaking to them only by phone.

Mahmoodi is held in the quarantine section of Evin Prison and fears a harsh sentence.

The charges against him are propaganda against the regime and insulting the leader, as well as writing the song “I Confess…” and possessing a copy of Salman Rushdie’s The Satanic Verses.

Mahmoodi has told his interrogators he acquired the controversial novel because he planned to publish a special article on the anniversary of the death sentence issued by Ayatollah Khomeini against Rushdie.

Mahmoodi was arrested for more than a month during the protests that followed the disputed re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and was released on a $300,000 bail.

Scores of journalists were arrested during that time, and many still remain behind bars.

Reporters Without Borders reported that in 2010 Iran experienced the world’s largest exodus of journalists, with 30 of them in exile.

Related Posts

“You Can Never Exclude The Worst Outcome When The Worst Option Has Been Mentioned” – An Interview with Francesco Saverio Leopardi
Interviews

“You Can Never Exclude The Worst Outcome When The Worst Option Has Been Mentioned” – An Interview with Francesco Saverio Leopardi

November 27, 2023
Unheard Voices: The Silent Struggles of Iran’s Refugee Families
Latest Articles

Unheard Voices: The Silent Struggles of Iran’s Refugee Families

November 24, 2023
November 2019 Protests in Iran: Unveiling the Mahshahr Massacre
Investigations

November 2019 Protests in Iran: Unveiling the Mahshahr Massacre

November 19, 2023
Increased Worker Protests and Job Dismissals in Iran: Download Zamaneh’s Labor Report
Latest Articles

Increased Worker Protests and Job Dismissals in Iran: Download Zamaneh’s Labor Report

November 15, 2023
Opinion Poll: Iranians and Golden Passports
Investigations

Opinion Poll: Iranians and Golden Passports

November 4, 2023
Selective Human Rights are Racist
Latest Articles

Selective Human Rights are Racist

November 2, 2023
Zamaneh Media

© 2020 Zamaneh Media

More information

  • Sponsors
  • Donate
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Legal

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Labor Rights
  • Advertise
  • About Zamaneh Media
    • Exiled Media Report
    • Sponsors
    • Donate
    • Vacancies
    • Contact us
    • Legal

© 2020 Zamaneh Media