Iranian Cartoonist Hadi Heidari Arrested At Work, Tossed Into Evin Prison Yesterday

The New York Times and countless other news organization bring word through various sources including political contacts and what alternative news organizations are able to work in Iran that the Iranian cartoonist Hadi Heidari was arrested at work yesterday and carted off to jail. Other reports have named the formidable Evin Prison as Heidari's current place of residence.

The Times suggests that the timing of the arrest may indicate a problem with Heidari's post November 13 Paris violence cartoon, although other reports suggest that Heidari is going to be asked to complete a previous sentence.

This arrest and jailing comes at a time when Iran is under intense criticism for its treatment of artists more generally, something that could have significant political impact if regional affairs make alliances with Western nations a greater possibility.
 
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