IRAN: MUSIC JOURNALISTS AT RISK OF TORTURE

Music journalists Behrang Tonekaboni and Kayvan Farzin are at risk of being tortured by the Iranian authorities. Both men worked for Farhang va Ahang, a monthly music journal when they were arrested on 5 January. Two weeks later Behrang’s mother, a fellow journalist, was also arrested. The reason for their arrest and even the location where they are being held are still unknown. However their detention may be related to the ongoing protests against the government.

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