Iran has arrested the bureau chief of Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK World, and transferred him to Tehrans infamous Evin Prison, two sources instructed RFE/RL’s Radio Farda.
It is unclear when Shinnosuke Kawashima was arrested or the costs in opposition to him, though sources mentioned he was taken to Evin Prison on February 23.
Kawashima is being held in Ward 7 of Evin Prison, the place political prisoners are often incarcerated, one of many sources mentioned.
NHK didn’t instantly reply to Radio Farda’s request for remark. Iranian officers haven’t introduced the arrest of Kawashima, who beforehand served as NHK’s bureau chief inJakarta.
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NHK is Japan’s public broadcaster, offering news and details about Japan and Asia on tv, radio, and on-line platforms to a world viewers.
Kawashima’s arrest got here weeks after the authorities killed 1000’s of individuals in an unprecedented crackdown on mass protests calling for the overthrow of Irans clerical rulers.
As a part of the crackdown, tens of 1000’s of individuals have been arrested throughout the nation in previous weeks, together with journalists and human rights defenders.
Iran Arrests Japan Public Broadcaster’s Bureau Chief In Tehran
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