Iranwire – Iranian authorities are targeting journalists who reported on the death of Nika Shakrami, a teenager who was sexually assaulted and killed during the 2022 nationwide protests.
The Tehran Prosecutor’s Office has filed cases against Hadi Kasaizadeh, editor-in-chief of Maidan Azadi magazine, and economic journalist Asal Dadashlo.
This action follows a BBC World Service report on April 30, saying it possesses a “highly confidential document” detailing Nika Shakrami’s abuse and killing by security forces.
The Iranian judiciary responded by accusing several journalists and media activists of spreading “false information, insults, and propaganda” related to Shakrami’s case.
Mizan news agency, the judiciary’s media arm, claims the case has been thoroughly investigated.
Marzieh Mahmoudi and Mohammad Parsi are other journalists facing criminal charges in connection with such reportage.