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04/11/2017 GMT

Iran Urged to Stop Harassing BBC Persian Staff

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The UN is urging the Iranian Government to stop harassing BBC Persian staff

A BBC Persian journalist tells Rajan the extent of the harassment they are receiving, and listeners give their views on a documentary about female film-makers in Nigeria.

Rana Rahimpour from BBC Persian joins Rajan Datar to outline the extent of the harassment she and her colleagues are receiving at the hands of the Iranian government from interrogation to asset freezes. Iran is accusing the BBC service of conspiracy against national security but Rana claims the team is merely reporting on issues in an unbiased way. 

Also, the most recent documentary Shooting It Like a Woman, celebrating female film-makers in Nigeria has many listeners writing in to give their views.

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