Iran releases on bail Japan national jailed amid antigovernment protests
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Iran released a Japanese national on bail on April 6, months after detention during antigovernment protests. The individual, believed to be NHK Tehran bureau chief Shinnosuke Kawashima, was arrested January 20. Kawashima faces security-related charges and cannot leave Iran. Two other NHK journalists also faced Iranian authorities. Japan's government confirmed the release without disclosing identity or charges.
Key Entities
JapanIranShinnosuke KawashimaNHKMinoru KiharaCommittee to Protect JournalistsMehdi Mohammedi