Newsletter June 2024
News from the world of editorial cartooning
Hello!
Thanks for taking the time to read our monthly dispatch, featuring the latest news, introducing our latest cartoonists and our most popular cartoons of the last month. Sadly, the theme of June seemed to be ‘satire in trouble’, and had us joining statements of like-minded organizations to cease attacks on satirists in Slovakia and to free cartoonist Atena Farghadani in Iran.
If, in addition to keeping informed of all the censorship and repression in the world of cartooning, you also want to brighten your day with a daily cartoon in your mailbox, click the red button!
Iranian cartoonist Atena Farghadani sentenced to 6 years in prison
We are dismayed to learn that the Iranian activist, artist, and cartoonist Atena Farghadani has been sentenced to a total of six years in prison; five years for 'insulting the sacred' and one year for 'propaganda against the State'. We join Cartooning for Peace in calling for her immediate release.
Here are some cartoons in support of Atena. You can check out the entire collection here.
Slovakia: Cease attacks on journalists and satirists amid growing tensions
Independent media and the satirical site Zomri in Slovakia are facing an increasing crackdown in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico, accusing those voicing criticism of the current administration of 'hate speech'.
We joined Article 19 and several other press freedom organizations in a statement urging government representatives and politicians to cease these attacks.
Cartoon collections
Check out our new cartoon collections:
We are happy to welcome many new cartoonists this month!
George Riemann from Germany
Shira Badakhshi from Afghanistan
Shaomon Li from the United States
Esmaeil Janblaghi from Iran
Most popular this month
Take a look at the most popular cartoons from the last 30 days on our social media channels.
On Facebook: Replacement by Wes Rowell.
On Instagram: The evolution of the far right in France by SWAHA.
On X: Unlimited support by Mahmoud Rafai.
On Pinterest: Ceasefire deal by Emad Hajjaj.
