CPJ joined more than 30 groups to urge Iran to free jailed journalists, activists, and restore internet access

CPJ joined more than 30 groups to urge Iran to free jailed journalists, activists, and restore internet access

On January 14, the Committee to Protect Journalists, along with more than 30 press freedom and human rights organizations, called for urgent protections for journalists, human rights defenders, and others jailed for their writing, expression of opinion, or peaceful assembly amid nationwide protests and internet shutdown. The signatory organizations called on Iranian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all those imprisoned for …