Representational photo: Ruhollah Zam

Photo: Tehran Times

Iran: Journalist Hanged For Inciting Nationwide Protests In 2017

Iranian journalist Ruhollah Zam, who was accused of inspiring nationwide economic protests in 2017, was hanged on December 12, said the state-run IRNA news agency. The once-exiled, Zam, was sentenced to death in June for publicizing protest timings. He also allegedly shared objectionable information about the Iran's Shi'ite rule on his website and Telegram channel. Reportedly, the unrest induced by Zam in 2017 posed challenges similar to the… read-more

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 - 02:39 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Iran, Shia Muslims, Green Movement, Telegram

Courtesy: The Indian Express