Music journalist Behrang Tonekaboni who was detained by the Iranian authorities two months ago has been released on bail. Tonekaboni was arrested at the offices of music journal Farhang va Ahang in January along with his colleague Kayvan Farzin and his mother Lily Farhadpour. The whereabouts of the latter two have not been made public and both have yet to be released.
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Iranian music journalist released on bail
Music journalist Behrang Tonekaboni who was detained by the Iranian authorities two months ago has been released on bail. Tonekaboni was arrested at the offices of music journal Farhang va Ahang in January along with his colleague Kayvan Farzin and his mother Lily Farhadpour. The whereabouts of the latter two have not been made public […]
By Intern
10 Mar 10
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