London
Statement on the attack on Pouria Zeraati
30/03/2024
The FPA is shocked and dismayed by the attack on our colleague and friend, the Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati of opposition channel Iran International, whose many colleagues are members of the FPA. He was stabbed outside his home in London last night but thankfully his condition is now stable.
The attack follows a number of recent threats against the channel which broadcasts from exile in London and although it is too early to determine who was behind the attack, this may have a chilling effect on many of Pouria’s colleagues at Iran International, BBC Persian and other dissident news outlets working from London.
Pouria, the FPA stands with you, you are not alone.
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During the Coronavirus pandemic, the FPA continues to support the work of foreign correspondents reporting from London and the UK.
As gatekeepers of the UK Press Cards scheme, we continue to issue press cards as usual and we are constantly working to secure access to government briefings for our members (see below).
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