Outrage and grief sweep fans as Toomaj Salehi receives death sentence for supporting protests in Iran. Find out more about the shocking ruling here!
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death by an Iranian Revolutionary Court for his involvement in the 2022-23 protests following the tragic death of Mahsa Amini due to police brutality. Salehi, known for his outspoken verses supporting the protests, faced charges related to the unrest that gripped the nation during that period. The sentence has sparked outrage and grief among his fans and supporters, highlighting the ongoing struggle for freedom of expression in Iran.
Toomaj Salehi's lawyer, Amir Raisian, confirmed the death sentence issued by the court, revealing the severity of the consequences faced by individuals speaking out against injustice in Iran. Salehi's music and activism have made him a symbol of resistance in the country, drawing attention to the challenges faced by artists and activists advocating for change.
Despite the harsh ruling, Salehi's case sheds light on the power of music and art in fueling social movements and inspiring change. His unwavering commitment to speaking out against oppression has resonated with many, underscoring the importance of standing up for justice and human rights in the face of adversity.
The sentencing of Toomaj Salehi is a stark reminder of the risks faced by those who dare to challenge authority and advocate for social change in repressive regimes. The international community's attention to cases like his underscores the global importance of defending freedom of speech and supporting artists who use their platforms to raise awareness about critical issues.
Salehi's lawyer Amir Raisian told Sharq newspaper on Wednesday that an Iranian Revolutionary Court had sentenced his client to death for charges linked to ...
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi faces death sentence for his role in 2022-23 unrest after Mahsa Amini's death due to police brutality.
Salehi in his songs supported months of protests in Iran in 2022 sparked by the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman ...
The death sentence handed down to protest rapper Toomaj Salehi has sparked a wave of grief and determination among his fans and fellow c ...
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death by an Iranian revolutionary court due to charges linked to the country's 2022-23 unrest.
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - An Iranian court issued a death sentence for a popular rapper imprisoned over backing the nationwide protest movement sparked by ...
Known for his outspoken verses, Salehi faced charges stemming from his participation in the 2022 protests. It was sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year ...
Salehi's lawyer Amir Raisian confirmed the news and stated they he was sentenced to death for charges linked to Iran's 2022-2023 unrest.
Salehi is one of the most prominent artists in Iran to have been arrested and sentenced.
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been given a death sentence by an Iranian revolutionary court for his involvement in the Mahsa Amini protests which broke ...
Dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi has been given a death sentence for his involvement in the widespread protests that swept Iran in 2022, according to his ...
An Iranian revolutionary court has sentenced one of the Islamic Republic's best known rappers, Toomaj Salehi, to death for charges linked to Iran's 2022-23 ...
GENEVA (25 April 2024) โ UN experts* today demanded the immediate release of rapper and songwriter Toomaj Salehi and urged Iranian authorities to reverse ...
Rapper Toomaj Salehi has been jailed for more than a year and a half for his support of protests after Mahsa Amini's death.
Narges Mohammadi, the imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has condemned the death sentence of protest rapper Toomaj Salehi."Toomaj's ...
A metalworker in Isfahan, central Iran, Toomaj Salehi has become a face of Iran's uprising, a rapper whose lyrics oppose repression, injustice, and poverty.
The rapper, Toomaj Salehi, was initially arrested after releasing music in support of the 2022 protests over the death of a young woman in police custody.
Iranian authorities on Thursday, April 25, faced pressure to release and clear a prominent rapper, Toomaj Salehi, sentenced to death.