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{{short description|Iranian international television channel}}


{{Infobox television channel
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Sahar TV
| name = Sahar TV
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| language = [[Urdu language|Urdu]], [[Azeri language|Azeri]], [[Kurdish languages|Kurdish]], [[Bosnian language|Bosnian]]
| logofile = [[http://media.sahartv.ir/image/4bsj4d6b70dfd61g76g_800C450.jpg]]
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| area = Worldwide
| logosize =
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| headquarters = [[Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting]]<br />[[Tehran]]<br />[[Iran]]
| logocaption = '''Sahar TV logo'''
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| sister_channels = *[[Sahar Azeri]]
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| languages = [[Urdu language|Urdu]], [[Azeri language|Azeri]], [[Kurdish languages|Kurdish]], [[Bosnian language|Bosnian]]
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*[[Sahar Balkan]]
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| broadcast area = Worldwide
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*[[Sahar Kurdish]]
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| headquarters = [[Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting]]<br />[[Tehran]]<br />[[Iran]]
| sister names =
*[[Sahar Urdu]]
*[[Sahar Urdu]]
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| website = [http://www.sahartv.ir/ Sahar TV website]
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*[[Sahar Kurdish]]
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*[[Sahar Balkan]]
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*[[Sahar Azeri]]
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| web = [http://www.sahartv.ir/ Sahar TV website]
}}
}}


'''Sahar TV''' ({{Lang-fa|شبکه سحر}} ''SAHARTV''), is the name of an Iranian TV channels that is part of '''Sahar Universal Network (SUN)''' which is the branch of [[Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting]] responsible for broadcasting programs internationally via its [[Azeri language|Azeri]], [[Balkans|Balkan]], [[Kurdish languages|Kurdish]] and [[Urdu]] language television channels.
'''Sahar TV''' ({{Langx|fa|شبکه سحر}}, ''Shabake-e Sahar'', ''SAHARTV''), is the name of an Iranian TV channels that is part of '''Sahar Universal Network (SUN)''' which is the branch of [[Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting]] responsible for broadcasting programs internationally via its [[Azeri language|Azeri]], [[Balkans|Balkan]], [[Kurdish languages|Kurdish]] and [[Urdu]] language television channels.


It broadcasts to Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus, some parts of Northern Africa, Oceania, and all the countries in the subcontinent of India and Eastern Asia.
It broadcasts to Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus, some parts of Northern Africa, Oceania, and all the countries in the subcontinent of India and Eastern Asia.
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== History ==
== History ==
[[File:IRIB east gate 2.JPG|thumb|250px|IRIB's northeast gate along Vali Asr Ave.]]
[[File:IRIB east gate 2.JPG|thumb|250px|IRIB's northeast gate along Vali Asr Ave.]]
On 16 December 1997, Sahar Universal Network began broadcasting English programs for one hour a day. It gradually increased its airtime up to 4 hours a day.
On 16 December 1997, Sahar Universal Network began broadcasting English programs for one hour a day. It gradually increased its airtime up to 4 hours a day.{{Cn|date=February 2024}}


Although the main function of English TV is to propagate the Islamic educations, the structure of the topics and genres of programs in English TV are varied.is miscellaneous. Programming is not restricted to politics and news, but scientific and social documentaries, clips, and game shows also.
Although the main function of English TV is to propagate the Islamic educations, the structure of the topics and genres of programs in English TV are varied. Programming is not restricted to politics and news, but scientific and social documentaries, clips, and game shows also.{{Cn|date=February 2024}}


== Controversy ==
== Controversy ==
In February 2005, [[France|French]]-based [[Eutelsat]] banned all broadcasts of Sahar TV by the orders of the administrative court due to its alleged incitement of [[Antisemitism|antisemitic]] tirades for broadcasting [[Syria]]n TV series, ''[[Zahra's Blue Eyes]]'', which was produced by the [[Lebanon|Lebanese]] TV station, [[Al-Manar]], owned by [[Hezbollah]] organization..<ref>([http://www.conseil-etat.fr/ce/jurispd/index_ac_ld0460.shtml full text of the decision] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041217003233/http://www.conseil-etat.fr/ce/jurispd/index_ac_ld0460.shtml |date=17 December 2004 }}, [http://www.conseil-etat.fr/ce/actual/index_ac_lc0418.shtml press release] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041217003337/http://www.conseil-etat.fr/ce/actual/index_ac_lc0418.shtml |date=17 December 2004 }}, in [[French language|French]]; [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4093579.stm BBC report])</ref><ref>EU, Brussels, 17 March 2005 [http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/05/98&format=HTML&aged=1&language=EN&guiLanguage=en EU Rules and Principles on Hate Broadcasts: Frequently Asked Questions] Retrieved 26 July 2006</ref><ref>https://www.memri.org/reports/france-bans-irans-sahar-tv-airing-antisemitic-programs</ref> Iraqi information director Nazar Heydar cited the French ban has violated human rights conventions.<ref>https://en.mehrnews.com/news/10553/France-s-ban-on-Sahar-TV-violates-human-rights-conventions-Iraqi</ref>
In February 2005, [[France|French]]-based [[Eutelsat]] banned all broadcasts of Sahar TV by the orders of the administrative court, due to the channel's alleged incitement of [[antisemitism]] by broadcasting the [[Syria]]n TV series ''[[Zahra's Blue Eyes]]'', which was produced by the [[Lebanon|Lebanese]] TV station, [[Al-Manar]], owned by [[Hezbollah]] organization.<ref>([http://www.conseil-etat.fr/ce/jurispd/index_ac_ld0460.shtml full text of the decision] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041217003233/http://www.conseil-etat.fr/ce/jurispd/index_ac_ld0460.shtml |date=17 December 2004 }}, [http://www.conseil-etat.fr/ce/actual/index_ac_lc0418.shtml press release] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041217003337/http://www.conseil-etat.fr/ce/actual/index_ac_lc0418.shtml |date=17 December 2004 }}, in [[French language|French]]; [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4093579.stm BBC report])</ref><ref>EU, Brussels, 17 March 2005 [http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/05/98&format=HTML&aged=1&language=EN&guiLanguage=en EU Rules and Principles on Hate Broadcasts: Frequently Asked Questions] Retrieved 26 July 2006</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.memri.org/reports/france-bans-irans-sahar-tv-airing-antisemitic-programs|title=France Bans Iran's Sahar TV For Airing Antisemitic Programs|website=MEMRI|language=en|access-date=2019-07-30}}</ref> Iraqi information director Nazar Heydar cited the French ban has violated human rights conventions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.mehrnews.com/news/10553/France-s-ban-on-Sahar-TV-violates-human-rights-conventions-Iraqi|title=France’s ban on Sahar TV violates human rights conventions: Iraqi analyst|date=2005-02-28|website=Mehr News Agency|language=en|access-date=2019-07-30}}</ref>


== Notes==
== Notes ==
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== External links ==
==External links==
* [http://www.sahartv.ir/ Sahar TV website]
*{{official website}}
* [http://urdu.sahartv.ir/ Urdu Sahar TV website]
* [http://kurdish.sahartv.ir/ Kurdish Sahar TV website]
* [http://balkan.sahartv.ir/ BalkanSahar TV website]
* [http://azeri.sahartv.ir/ Azeri Sahar TV website]



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[[Category:Television stations in Iran]]
[[Category:Television stations in Iran]]
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[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 1997]]
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[[Category:Mass media in Iran]]
[[Category:Media in Tehran]]
[[Category:Mass media in Tehran]]

Latest revision as of 18:06, 6 November 2024

Sahar TV
Broadcast areaWorldwide
HeadquartersIslamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting
Tehran
Iran
Programming
Language(s)Urdu, Azeri, Kurdish, Bosnian
Ownership
Sister channels
Links
WebsiteSahar TV website

Sahar TV (Persian: شبکه سحر, Shabake-e Sahar, SAHARTV), is the name of an Iranian TV channels that is part of Sahar Universal Network (SUN) which is the branch of Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting responsible for broadcasting programs internationally via its Azeri, Balkan, Kurdish and Urdu language television channels.

It broadcasts to Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus, some parts of Northern Africa, Oceania, and all the countries in the subcontinent of India and Eastern Asia.

History

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IRIB's northeast gate along Vali Asr Ave.

On 16 December 1997, Sahar Universal Network began broadcasting English programs for one hour a day. It gradually increased its airtime up to 4 hours a day.[citation needed]

Although the main function of English TV is to propagate the Islamic educations, the structure of the topics and genres of programs in English TV are varied. Programming is not restricted to politics and news, but scientific and social documentaries, clips, and game shows also.[citation needed]

Controversy

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In February 2005, French-based Eutelsat banned all broadcasts of Sahar TV by the orders of the administrative court, due to the channel's alleged incitement of antisemitism by broadcasting the Syrian TV series Zahra's Blue Eyes, which was produced by the Lebanese TV station, Al-Manar, owned by Hezbollah organization.[1][2][3] Iraqi information director Nazar Heydar cited the French ban has violated human rights conventions.[4]

Notes

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  1. ^ (full text of the decision Archived 17 December 2004 at the Wayback Machine, press release Archived 17 December 2004 at the Wayback Machine, in French; BBC report)
  2. ^ EU, Brussels, 17 March 2005 EU Rules and Principles on Hate Broadcasts: Frequently Asked Questions Retrieved 26 July 2006
  3. ^ "France Bans Iran's Sahar TV For Airing Antisemitic Programs". MEMRI. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
  4. ^ "France's ban on Sahar TV violates human rights conventions: Iraqi analyst". Mehr News Agency. 2005-02-28. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
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