NUJ repeats call for the release of Jimmy Lai
The Apple Daily founder faces life imprisonment and has been held in solitary confinement since December 2020.
UN raises ‘grave concern’ with Iran over harassment of BBC News Persian staff
The United Nations raised the concerns in a formal communication requesting Iran’s response and explanation.
BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists
The NUJ says the "truly chilling" threats must be stopped
BBC News Persian
The BBC has marked International Human Rights Day by calling upon Iran to end the escalating cross-border harassment and threats towards its journalists.
UN urgent appeal about threats to BBC journalists
An urgent appeal has been filed today with three United Nations experts on behalf of all BBC Persian Service staff.
UN highlights ongoing targeting and harassment of UK-based journalists
UN reports document the death threats and reprisals BBC Persian Service journalists have faced.