Shinnosuke Kawashima

NHK Bureau Chief Released After More Than Two Months in Detention

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Shinnosuke (Shin) Kawashima, the head of NHK’s bureau in Iran, was released on Monday, April 6, 2026. Mr. Kawashima had been detained...

Continued Detention of Japan broadcaster journalist NHK in Iran

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Japan's Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary has called for the release of a detained Japanese citizen in Iran. The detained individual is Shinnosuke...

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Despite the Ceasefire, Internet Blackout and Suppression of Free Information in Iran Continue

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Three days after the ceasefire between Iran and the...
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NHK Bureau Chief Released After More Than Two Months in Detention

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Shinnosuke (Shin) Kawashima, the head of NHK’s bureau in...
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Day 38 of the War in Iran: Record for the Longest Deliberate Internet Shutdown and a Concerning Crisis in Iranian Media

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On the 38th day since the start of the...
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