<p>Two women journalists in Iran have been sentenced to prison and will spend around a month in jail as part of a three-year partly suspended lockup sentence over "conspiracy" and "collusion", said the local media reports on Sunday (September 3).</p>

<p>Negin Bagheri and Elnaz Mohammadi's lawyer Amir Raisian told the reformist Ham Mihan daily newspaper, where Mohammadi works, that both the women will serve one-fortieth of the term, or less than a month, in jail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The remaining period is suspended over five years," during which time they will be required to take "professional ethics training" and "prohibited from leaving the country," the lawyer added.</p>

<p>Raisian did not share details on whether the verdict could be appealed, also the accusations levelled against the reporters were not elaborated upon.</p>

<h2><strong>Mohammadi's sister in prison since 2022</strong></h2>

<p>As per news agency AFP reports, Mohammadi's sister, Elahe, who also works for Ham Mihan newspaper, has been in prison since September 2022 after reporting on the funeral of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Amini, an Iranian Kurd, died on September 16, 2022, after she was arrested for an alleged violation of the Islamic Republic's dress code. Her death triggered nationwide demonstrations.</p>

<p>Foreign-based rights groups have reported several arrests ahead of the anniversary of Amini's death.</p>

<p>Bagheri works for the unaffiliated Haft-e Sobh newspaper.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Elnaz Mohammadi was arrested and kept in Evin prison for a week in the month of February. The reason for her detention was not clear.</p>

<p>Last year, hundreds of people were killed, dozens of security officers were wounded and many were arrested in the protests, which the officials labelled as foreign-instigated "riots".</p>

<p>Seven men have been executed in protest-related cases involving killings and other violence against security forces.</p>

<p>As per local media reports, last month, the authorities in Iran either interrogated or arrested more than 90 journalists since the demonstrations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An Iranian news agency on Wednesday (August 30) reported that journalist Nazila Maroufian, who defied Iran's strict dress code and was freed on bail earlier in August, has been rearrested for not wearing the headscarf in public.</p>

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Two women journalists in Iran have been sentenced to prison and will spend around a month in jail as part of a three-year partly suspended lockup sentence over "conspiracy" and "collusion", said the local media reports on Sunday (September 3).

Two women journalists in Iran have been sentenced to prison and will spend around a month in jail as part of a three-year partly suspended lockup sentence over "conspiracy" and "collusion", said the local media reports on Sunday (September 3). Negin Bagheri and Elnaz Mohammadi's lawyer Amir Raisian told the reformist Ham Mihan daily newspaper, where Mohammadi works, that both the women will serve one-fortieth of the term, or less than a month, in jail. "The remaining period is suspended over five years," during which time they will be required to take "professional ethics training" and "prohibited from leaving the country," the lawyer added. Raisian did not share details on whether the verdict could be appealed, also the accusations levelled against the reporters were not elaborated upon. Mohammadi's sister in prison since 2022 As per news agency AFP reports, Mohammadi's sister, Elahe, who also works for Ham Mihan newspaper, has been in prison since September 2022 after reporting on the funeral of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody. Also read: Iraq: At least four killed, over a dozen injured after clashes between ethnic groups in Kirkuk Amini, an Iranian Kurd, died on September 16, 2022, after she was arrested for an alleged violation of the Islamic Republic's dress code. Her death triggered nationwide demonstrations. Foreign-based rights groups have reported several arrests ahead of the anniversary of Amini's death. Bagheri works for the unaffiliated Haft-e Sobh newspaper. Elnaz Mohammadi was arrested and kept in Evin prison for a week in the month of February. The reason for her detention was not clear. Last year, hundreds of people were killed, dozens of security officers were wounded and many were arrested in the protests, which the officials labelled as foreign-instigated "riots". Seven men have been executed in protest-related cases involving killings and other violence against security forces. As per local media reports, last month, the authorities in Iran either interrogated or arrested more than 90 journalists since the demonstrations. An Iranian news agency on Wednesday (August 30) reported that journalist Nazila Maroufian, who defied Iran's strict dress code and was freed on bail earlier in August, has been rearrested for not wearing the headscarf in public. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Three female journalists have been arrested by Iranian authorities in the last two days, stated the local media on Monday, amid continued protests against the government after the death of Mahsa Amini in judicial custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Violent protests have gripped Iran since the 22-year-old Iranian Kurd died on September 16 after she was arrested by the morality police for failing to follow the strict dress code for women in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities stated that hundreds of citizens, which includes security officials, have lost their lives and thousands of people have been arrested in what they call “riots” triggered by the “enemies” of the Islamic republic.</p>

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<p>"In the past 48 hours, at least three female journalists, namely Melika Hashemi, Saideh Shafiei and Mehrnoush Zarei, have been arrested in Tehran," stated Tehran journalists' union as quoted by reformist newspaper Etemad.</p>

<p>The paper stated that the officials have transferred three journalists to Evin prison where many people who were arrested earlier in connection with the protests have been locked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the estimates, since the unrest triggered in Israel four months ago, 80 journalists have been so far arrested. The officials gave no reasons for the latest arrests of journalists.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shafiei is a novelist and works as a freelance journalist, while Zarei writes for different reformist publications and Hashemi was working for a media outlet called “Shahr”, the local media stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In October, a statement was signed by more than 300 Iranian journalists slamming the authorities for "arresting colleagues and stripping them of their civil rights", reported the local media at that time.</p>

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Three female journalists have been arrested by Iranian authorities in the last two days, stated the local media on Monday, amid continued protests against the government after the death of Mahsa Amini in judicial custody.

Three female journalists have been arrested by Iranian authorities in the last two days, stated the local media on Monday, amid continued protests against the government after the death of Mahsa Amini in judicial custody. Violent protests have gripped Iran since the 22-year-old Iranian Kurd died on September 16 after she was arrested by the morality police for failing to follow the strict dress code for women in the country. The authorities stated that hundreds of citizens, which includes security officials, have lost their lives and thousands of people have been arrested in what they call “riots” triggered by the “enemies” of the Islamic republic. ALSO READ | Iran, Russia working on new trade route with India to bypass Western sanctions: Report "In the past 48 hours, at least three female journalists, namely Melika Hashemi, Saideh Shafiei and Mehrnoush Zarei, have been arrested in Tehran," stated Tehran journalists' union as quoted by reformist newspaper Etemad. The paper stated that the officials have transferred three journalists to Evin prison where many people who were arrested earlier in connection with the protests have been locked. According to the estimates, since the unrest triggered in Israel four months ago, 80 journalists have been so far arrested. The officials gave no reasons for the latest arrests of journalists. WATCH | Iran: Thousands come out on the street in city of Zahedan Shafiei is a novelist and works as a freelance journalist, while Zarei writes for different reformist publications and Hashemi was working for a media outlet called “Shahr”, the local media stated. In October, a statement was signed by more than 300 Iranian journalists slamming the authorities for "arresting colleagues and stripping them of their civil rights", reported the local media at that time. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A group of more than thirty female journalists have issued a strongly worded statement condemning the excruciating circumstances in which female journalists are forced to operate in Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement titled- Joint Statement: Attacks on women in media in Pakistan said, "vicious attacks through social media are being directed at women journalists and commentators in Pakistan, making it incredibly difficult for us to carry out our professional duties".</p>

<p>The statement further outlined the systematic abuse the female journalists are subjected to are instigated by government officials and then amplified by a large number of Twitter accounts, mainly declaring their affiliation to the ruling party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In what is certainly a well-defined and coordinated campaign, personal details of women journalists and analysts have been made public. To further discredit, frighten and intimidate us, we are referred to as paddlers of " fake news", "enemy of the people" and accused of taking bribes (often termed as "paid" journalists or lifafas), the statement read further.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement further mentioned how female journalists are targeted because of both their work and their gender. Critical posts are drowned under sexual slurs and baseless allegations. There have also been multiple reports of pictures and other personal information of female journalists being accessed and spread online, endangering their safety. The group of journalists also retreated that they are being prevented from exercising their right to free speech and participate in public discourse. When they self-censor, others are prevented from receiving information to form their views, which is a violation of their rights under article 19 A of the constitution of Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement, in the end, demanded the government to immediately restrain its members from targeting women in the media. Secondly, Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan should send out a clear message to all party members, supporters and followers, to desist from launching these attacks, whether directly or indirectly. Lastly, the government should hold all such individuals within the government accountable and take action against them. The group also demanded to the Standing Committees on Human Rights of the upper and lower house of parliament to take notice and to hold the government accountable by ensuring the acknowledge, apologise, and list the actions they will now take to put an end to such a threatening environment.</p>

<p>Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists also stated support of women in media in Pakistan raising voice against attacks and to end impunity.<br />
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<p>Soon after the statement was released, multiple attempts were made to hack the micro-blogging accounts of these journalists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aima Khosh, one of the signatories of the statement in a tweet revealed how her account is trying to be hacked by hackers. Her tweet read, "the statement by women journalists is trending, human rights defenders are speaking up and the HR minister has expressed concern. At the same time, someone is trying hard to break into my account. To whoever this is, I have only one thing to say: #AttacksWontSilenceUs".</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The statement by women journalists is trending, human rights defenders are speaking up and the HR minister has expressed concern. At the same time, someone is trying hard to break into my account.<br />
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To whoever this is, I have only one thing to say: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AttacksWontSilenceUs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AttacksWontSilenceUs</a> <a href="https://t.co/Za7cZBFT6K">pic.twitter.com/Za7cZBFT6K</a></p>
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<p>Benazir Shah, another signatory of the statement also confirmed attempts being made to hack her account.</p>

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<p>Nafisa Shah, another journalist blamed Pak Govt behind these hacking attempts being made on their account. She revealed that it isn't just the female journalists but female politicians as well whose accounts are being tried to be hacked by PTI trolls.</p>

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<p>#AttacksWontSilenceUs was soon trending in Pakistan as support from various sections of society poured in showing their solidarity with the demand made in the joint statement. People like Hamid Mir and Zahid Kishori, senior journalists from Pakistan, supported the statement and tweeted with #AttacksWontSilenceUs on Twitter.</p>

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A group of more than thirty female journalists have issued a strongly worded statement condemning the excruciating circumstances in which female journalists are forced to operate in Pakistan.

A group of more than thirty female journalists have issued a strongly worded statement condemning the excruciating circumstances in which female journalists are forced to operate in Pakistan. The statement titled- Joint Statement: Attacks on women in media in Pakistan said, "vicious attacks through social media are being directed at women journalists and commentators in Pakistan, making it incredibly difficult for us to carry out our professional duties". The statement further outlined the systematic abuse the female journalists are subjected to are instigated by government officials and then amplified by a large number of Twitter accounts, mainly declaring their affiliation to the ruling party. In what is certainly a well-defined and coordinated campaign, personal details of women journalists and analysts have been made public. To further discredit, frighten and intimidate us, we are referred to as paddlers of " fake news", "enemy of the people" and accused of taking bribes (often termed as "paid" journalists or lifafas), the statement read further. The statement further mentioned how female journalists are targeted because of both their work and their gender. Critical posts are drowned under sexual slurs and baseless allegations. There have also been multiple reports of pictures and other personal information of female journalists being accessed and spread online, endangering their safety. The group of journalists also retreated that they are being prevented from exercising their right to free speech and participate in public discourse. When they self-censor, others are prevented from receiving information to form their views, which is a violation of their rights under article 19 A of the constitution of Pakistan. The statement, in the end, demanded the government to immediately restrain its members from targeting women in the media. Secondly, Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan should send out a clear message to all party members, supporters and followers, to desist from launching these attacks, whether directly or indirectly. Lastly, the government should hold all such individuals within the government accountable and take action against them. The group also demanded to the Standing Committees on Human Rights of the upper and lower house of parliament to take notice and to hold the government accountable by ensuring the acknowledge, apologise, and list the actions they will now take to put an end to such a threatening environment. Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists also stated support of women in media in Pakistan raising voice against attacks and to end impunity. Soon after the statement was released, multiple attempts were made to hack the micro-blogging accounts of these journalists. Aima Khosh, one of the signatories of the statement in a tweet revealed how her account is trying to be hacked by hackers. Her tweet read, "the statement by women journalists is trending, human rights defenders are speaking up and the HR minister has expressed concern. At the same time, someone is trying hard to break into my account. To whoever this is, I have only one thing to say: #AttacksWontSilenceUs". The statement by women journalists is trending, human rights defenders are speaking up and the HR minister has expressed concern. At the same time, someone is trying hard to break into my account. To whoever this is, I have only one thing to say: #AttacksWontSilenceUs pic.twitter.com/Za7cZBFT6K — Aima Khosa (@aimaMK) August 12, 2020 × Benazir Shah, another signatory of the statement also confirmed attempts being made to hack her account. Imp to stress this - there have been attempts to hack into the social media accounts of women reporters and analysts, as well as limit our access to information. #AttacksWontSilenceUs — Benazir Shah (@Benazir_Shah) August 12, 2020 × Nafisa Shah, another journalist blamed Pak Govt behind these hacking attempts being made on their account. She revealed that it isn't just the female journalists but female politicians as well whose accounts are being tried to be hacked by PTI trolls. Attempts to hack into accounts seems to be a norm in PTIs Naya Pakistan, not just of women journalists, but opposition women politicians as well. My account was restricted last 5 days, and this is not the first time. In solidarity: #AttacksWontSilenceUs https://t.co/QSQDQEJJR1 — Nafisa Shah (@ShahNafisa) August 12, 2020 × #AttacksWontSilenceUs was soon trending in Pakistan as support from various sections of society poured in showing their solidarity with the demand made in the joint statement. People like Hamid Mir and Zahid Kishori, senior journalists from Pakistan, supported the statement and tweeted with #AttacksWontSilenceUs on Twitter. I support this joint statement from women journalists #JournalismIsNotCrime #AttacksWontSilenceUs https://t.co/9xbWAALeCd — Hamid Mir (@HamidMirPAK) August 12, 2020 × Pakisan needs more independent, strong, determined & successful women in journalism. #AttacksWontSilenceUs seems a very powerful slogan to start with.Let grow such men & women doing exceptionally good work & sitting on the fence while performing their duty in this profession. — Zahid Gishkori (@ZahidGishkori) August 12, 2020 ×

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