Persian Spring

Iran Targets Popular Messaging App

  Iranian authorities have arrested administrators of more than 20 groups on messaging app Telegram, citing the spread of “immoral content” as the reason. This is the latest detention in a clampdown on freedom of expression

Persian Spring

Iran Cracks Down On Social Media Users

Earlier this week, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps arrested a number of individuals for their involvement in a mobile social media network. Over 170 managers of social networking sites were identified, and several were detained by

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Women Protest Government Repression

Iranian women have taken to social media to protest the repressive government practice of legislating what items of clothing can be worn, and what items must be worn. Afraid of violent reprisals and repercussions, these