Photojournalist Majid Saeedi detained in Iran

Photojournalist Majid Saeedi has been in detention in Iran for over a month following his arrest on September 9. According to reports from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Saeedi was taken into custody at his home.

Details regarding which security agency is holding Saeedi and his current location remain unknown. The specific charges against the award-winning freelance photographer have not been clarified by the Iranian judiciary.

In response to the detention, the Iranian Press Photographers Association has called for clarity and the creation of conditions for his release. Members of the professional photography community have also used social media to bring attention to the case.