Iran Arrests Japan Public Broadcaster's Bureau Chief In Tehran
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty • • world
Key Points:
- Iran has arrested Shinnosuke Kawashima, the bureau chief of Japan's NHK World, and transferred him to Tehran’s Evin prison, known for holding political prisoners.
- Kawashima was detained on January 20 and moved to Ward 7 of Evin prison on February 23, though the charges against him remain unclear.
- The Japanese government confirmed the detention but provided no further details, while NHK emphasized its priority on employee safety and withheld additional information.
- Iranian authorities have not publicly acknowledged Kawashima's arrest, which follows a severe crackdown on mass protests where thousands, including journalists, have been detained.
- NHK is Japan’s public broadcaster, delivering news about Japan and Asia globally through
