Shahre Qamar, a cinema actress, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison for 'supporting Israel' and an additional 14 months for 'spreading falsehoods' and 'inciting public opinion.' Ali Sharifzadeh Ardekan, Ms. Qamar's lawyer, announced this news on Saturday, April 23, and Ms. Qamar herself published an image of the ruling from Branch 21 of the Revolutionary Court dated March 26, 1403 (March 15, 2024) on her Instagram page. Ms. Qamar and her lawyer have stated that they have filed an appeal against this verdict. Last August, Ms. Qamar was arrested for publishing 'offensive materials and unfounded claims.' At that time, the Mizan news agency, affiliated with the judiciary, reported that the materials published by Shahre Qamar 'caused a sense of psychological insecurity in society.' Government-affiliated news agencies Tasnim and Fars also reported her arrest, stating that she had published content on her Instagram regarding 'accusations and insults to government officials, wishing health for Netanyahu, supporting the Zionist regime, and calling for street riots.' Security and judicial institutions of the Islamic Republic summoned or arrested many actors and prominent artistic figures during the suppression of the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests, and some of them faced judicial sentences or work bans. Ms. Qamar had made headlines in the lead-up to the 1400 presidential election by releasing a video in support of Ebrahim Raisi. She also controversially emphasized her support for the execution of three protesters related to the 1998 protests during a campaign against the death penalty.
Shahre Qamar, actress, sentenced to four years and eight months in prison
Shahre Qamar, an Iranian actress, has been sentenced to a total of four years and eight months in prison for supporting Israel and spreading false information. Her case highlights the ongoing repression of dissent in Iran, particularly against public figures during the recent protests. This situation reflects the broader crackdown on freedom of expression and the arts in the country.
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Shahre Qamar sentenced to 4 years and 8 months for supporting Israel and spreading falsehoods.
- Iranian government indict Shahre Qamar
- Iranian authorities arrest Shahre Qamar
- Ali Sharifzadeh Ardekan announce public
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The sentencing of Shahre Qamar underscores the Iranian regime's intolerance for dissent.
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