Iran's Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance

Person/Entity:
Entity
Sanctioned by U.S:
Yes
Date Sanctioned by U.S:
2012-11-08
Sanctioned by EU:
No
Sanctioned by U.K.:
No
Sanctioned by Canada:
No
Sanctioned by Australia:
No
U.S Laws/EOs Sanctioned Under:
EO 13628
EU Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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U.K. Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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Canadian Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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Australian Laws/Regulations Sanctioned Under:
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Description

"The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, which heads the Press Supervisory Board, has implemented punitive measures against newspapers and news agencies that do not adhere to its publication guidelines issued in 2008. These measures include banning newspapers, either directly or indirectly through the Press Supervisory Board, and arresting and detaining more than 150 journalists since the June 12, 2009 presidential election in Iran." 1

Sources:

1. https://www.treasury.gov/;

https://www.federalregister.gov/

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