Two Romanians jailed for stabbing journalist on behalf of Iran regime
Two Romanian men have been sentenced to prison for stabbing an Iranian journalist in London on behalf of the Iranian regime. The attack was part of a long-term surveillance and intimidation campaign against critics of the Iranian government.
Why it matters
This case highlights the increasing use of transnational repression and state-sponsored violence against journalists and dissidents on foreign soil.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Nandito Badea and George Stana at a previous court appearance
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