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Iran court sentences director Jafar Panahi to prison, travel ban

Iran's Revolutionary Court sentenced filmmaker Jafar Panahi to a multi-year prison term, asset seizure and a two-year travel ban, his lawyer said, according to Reuters and The Guardian.

By Elena Marsh · WhatsNewPaper Desk

6 hr ago10:25 AM

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First reported by Reuters

The Guardian

Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi given new prison sentence

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Iran's Revolutionary Court sentences director Panahi to jail term, travel ban

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Where they agree

A court in Iran issued a new prison sentence against Jafar Panahi and ordered seizure of assets.
A two-year travel ban was reported.
He had returned to Iran despite a prior in-absentia prison sentence.
The reports do not set out a clear public charge sheet for the new case.

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The Guardian12:56 PM

Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi given new prison sentence

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Reuters10:25 AM

Iran's Revolutionary Court sentences director Panahi to jail term, travel ban

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