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Cartoons

Instagram, Iranian Style

May 30, 2014
Touka Neyestani
Instagram, Iranian Style
Instagram, Iranian Style

This week Iran’s judiciary lashed out against Instagram and other apps, citing privacy concerns, and a court in southern Iran summoned Facebook’s CEO on the same grounds. But for many, the move is simply another attempt on behalf of hardliners to clamp down on open communication online.

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Society & Culture

“Happy” Director Released on Bail

May 29, 2014
Reza HaghighatNejad
1 min read
“Happy” Director Released on Bail