The IPI global network urges the Iranian government to immediately release journalist and activist Hassan Shanbehzadeh (also known as Hossein Shanbehzadeh), who was detained on June 6th on unfounded accusations of espionage. These charges could bring the death penalty. Authorities must release Shanbehzadeh and drop all charges against him.  Shanbehzadeh is a prominent Iranian journalist, … Continue reading Iran: IPI condemns arrest of journalist Hassan Shanbehzadeh