Iran’s repressive tactics towards women continue this week following reports that an Italian journalist is in an Iranian jail. But it’s how she got there that’s sparking headlines.
The Lowdown
According to Italy, Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was detained this week in Iran though the charges of any are unclear. According to her employer Chora Media, she is behind held at Iran’s infamous Evin prison.
BBC reports that she was in the country legally reporting on topics that included women not wearing hijabs.