In recent weeks, Iran has clamped down on cultural institutions, including officially revoking the license of 27-year old publishing house Cheshmeh Publications, and shutting down the country’s independently-run House of Cinema. Here is a look at Iran’s latest restrictions on cultureĀ from Small Media, a London-based organisation that develops technology to promote the flow of information in closed societies.
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Shutting down culture in Iran
In recent weeks, Iran has clamped down on cultural institutions, including officially revoking the license of 27-year old publishing house Cheshmeh Publications, and shutting down the country’s independently-run House of Cinema. Here is a look at Iran’s latest restrictions on cultureĀ from Small Media, a London-based organisation that develops technology to promote the flow of information […]
03 Jul 12
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