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Iran Arrests Three Female Journalists

Iranian women wearing head cover in Tehran - AFP/File
Iranian women wearing head cover in Tehran - AFP/File
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Iran Arrests Three Female Journalists

Iranian women wearing head cover in Tehran - AFP/File
Iranian women wearing head cover in Tehran - AFP/File

Iranian authorities have arrested three female journalists in the past two days, local media said Monday, amid months of protests triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini.

"In the past 48 hours, at least three female journalists, namely Melika Hashemi, Saideh Shafiei and Mehrnoush Zarei, have been arrested in Tehran," reformist newspaper Etemad quoted the Tehran journalists' union as saying.

Shafiei is a freelance journalist and novelist, while Zarei writes for various reformist publications and Hashemi works for an outlet named Shahr, according to local media.

The paper said the three women had been transferred to Evin prison, where many of those arrested in connection with the protests are being held, AFP reported.

It estimated that about 80 journalists have been arrested since the start of the unrest in the country four months ago.

No details were given on the reasons for the latest arrests.

In late October, more than 300 Iranian journalists signed a statement criticising the authorities for "arresting colleagues and stripping them of their civil rights", local media said at the time.

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UK Imposes Sanctions on Venezuelan Officials as Maduro Sworn in as President

President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores react on the day of his inauguration for a third six-year term in Caracas, Venezuela January 10, 2025. (Reuters)
President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores react on the day of his inauguration for a third six-year term in Caracas, Venezuela January 10, 2025. (Reuters)
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UK Imposes Sanctions on Venezuelan Officials as Maduro Sworn in as President

President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores react on the day of his inauguration for a third six-year term in Caracas, Venezuela January 10, 2025. (Reuters)
President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores react on the day of his inauguration for a third six-year term in Caracas, Venezuela January 10, 2025. (Reuters)

Britain announced new sanctions on Friday against 15 people associated with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, saying they were responsible for human rights violations and undermining democracy and the rule of law.

The sanctions target 15 individuals, including the head of Venezuela's top court, members of the security forces and military officials, Britain's Foreign Office said in a statement.

The sanctions were announced on the day of Maduro's inauguration for a third term and coincided with sanctions imposed by the United States and European Union member states. He has remained in power despite a dispute over an election and international calls for him to stand aside.

Maduro and his government have always rejected sanctions by the United States and others, saying they are illegitimate measures that amount to an "economic war" designed to cripple Venezuela.

Maduro and his allies have cheered what they say is the country’s resilience despite the measures, though they have historically blamed some economic hardships and shortages on sanctions.  

Venezuela's electoral authority and top court say Maduro, whose time in office has been marked by a deep economic and social crisis, won last year's presidential vote, though they have not published detailed tallies.  

Those targeted by Britain's sanctions will face travel bans and asset freezes, preventing them from entering Britain and from holding funds or economic resources in Britain.