In Iran, Roxana Saberi sentenced to eight years in prison

Committee to Protect Journalists | Apr. 18, 2009 (Advocacy)

An Iranian court convicted journalist Roxana Saberi of espionage and sentenced her to eight years in prison today following a closed, one-day trial earlier this week, according to international news reports. Her lawyer said he will appeal. Full Story »

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Subjects: Media, World
Topics: Journalism, Human Rights, Iran
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Posted by: Posted by Dan Kennedy - Apr 18, 2009 - 2:34 PM PDT
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Edited by: Dan Kennedy - Apr 18, 2009 - 2:34 PM PDT
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The CPJ is doing important work in shining a light on repressive regimes that see journalism as a threat.

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