Shervin Hajipour, the imprisoned protest singer, has released a new piece titled 'Shabune'. The Grammy Award-winning artist announced on Instagram on Friday, August 26, that his new song is available on 'all international platforms'. He wrote: 'This love song is dedicated to your big hearts that have never left me alone for a moment. I love you.' Hajipour recently stated that he must soon report to prison to serve his sentence of 3 years and 8 months related to the production of the song 'Baraye', for which he has been sentenced. He mentioned the charges in the court notice as 'inciting people to murder and war' and questioned the judicial authorities of the Islamic Republic: 'Which line of the poem incited people to murder?' The remarks of this protest artist have sparked widespread reactions both inside and outside Iran. Following this, the judiciary claimed that half of Hajipour's 'maximum prison sentence' has been 'suspended'. Asghar Jahangir, the spokesperson for the judiciary, emphasized that if Hajipour 'is remorseful and wants to act through a retrial or the powers of the head of the judiciary, there is space.' He did not provide further explanation regarding what 'space' means. The enforcement of sentences against civil, social, and political activists in Iran has faced significant criticism in recent months. Human rights organizations and the United Nations consider such sentences a violation of the right to freedom of expression and other fundamental human rights, calling for the cessation of such sentences by the Iranian government. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences condemned the prison sentence for Shervin Hajipour. The judiciary's response to criticisms of two judicial sentences; half of Hajipour's 'prison sentence' has been 'suspended'; the appeal process for the 'Borhani' sentence has been completed. Protests from several Iranian artists abroad against the enforcement of Shervin Hajipour's prison sentence. Hajipour's lawyer criticized the government's promotional use of the song 'Baraye'.
Shervin Hajipour Releases New Track 'Shabune': Dedicated to Your Big Hearts
Shervin Hajipour, a protest singer sentenced to prison, has released a new song 'Shabune' dedicated to his supporters. He faces a 3-year and 8-month sentence related to his previous work 'Baraye', which has drawn international criticism. The Iranian judiciary has suspended part of his sentence amid widespread reactions to his case.
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📰 What Happened
Shervin Hajipour released a new song 'Shabune' while facing a prison sentence for his previous protest song 'Baraye'. The Iranian judiciary has partially suspended his sentence amid international criticism.
- Hajipour faces a 3-year and 8-month prison sentence.
- His song 'Baraye' led to charges of 'inciting people to murder and war'.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Shervin Hajipour's song 'Baraye' became a symbol of protest against the Iranian government, leading to his arrest and sentencing. The case reflects broader issues of freedom of expression in Iran.
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