Two German journalists have been formally charged with spying against Iran. The female journalists were arrested after questioning relatives of an Iranian woman who has been sentenced to death by stoning in a case that led to international criticism of Iran's justice system.
Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, 43, is on death row for alleged adultery and involvement in her husband's murder. Her son and daughter have campaigned on her behalf; they say she is innocent and that a partial confession in 2006 was extracted using torture.
Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, 43, is on death row for alleged adultery and involvement in her husband's murder. Her son and daughter have campaigned on her behalf; they say she is innocent and that a partial confession in 2006 was extracted using torture.