Iran Cracks Down on Journalists and Dissidents

Name: Iran Cracks Down on Journalists and Dissidents
Uploaded: 2012-11-23T22:40:00Z
Duration: P593S
Description: In addition to arresting activists, the Iranian government has also targeted the people who would defend them and tell their stories. Reporting in affiliation with the Center for Investigative Reporting and KQED, Spencer Michels looks at cases of Iranian attorneys and journalists charged with acting against national security.

Clip: 11/23/2012 | 9m 53s

In addition to arresting activists, the Iranian government has also targeted the people who would defend them and tell their stories. Reporting in affiliation with the Center for Investigative Reporting and KQED, Spencer Michels looks at cases of Iranian attorneys and journalists charged with acting against national security.

Aired: 11/23/12

Rating: NR

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