Athena Habibi, the wife of Yaghma Golrouyi, an Iranian poet and lyricist, announced on the social media platform Instagram that her husband was arrested on Monday, December 9th. Ms. Habibi wrote on her Instagram page that security agents of the Islamic Republic visited the couple's home and arrested Mr. Golrouyi. She added that she currently has no news about her husband and is 'deeply concerned about his condition and health.' Yaghma Golrouyi is one of the most prolific lyricists in recent years in Iran, and his songs have been featured by many singers both inside and outside the country. Siawash Ghamishi, Shahin Najafi, and Reza Yazdani are among the singers who have performed Mr. Golrouyi's songs. In recent months, Golrouyi also performed a song titled 'Poem of Liberation' which had a protest theme regarding the situation of women in Iran. He was arrested on the same day that Hossein Nourollahi, the spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, warned 'singers who collaborate and communicate with satellite networks and the regime's opponents' that they would face 'legal action.' According to ISNA, Mr. Nourollahi stated on Monday: 'The fact that their works are broadcast by television, radio, satellite, and opposing networks is not in itself a crime, as many of these networks publish works without the knowledge and consent of the owner. Our concern is with those who consciously interview with foreign satellite networks or communicate with them regarding their products.' The spokesperson for the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance also emphasized: 'Necessary warnings have been given to them, and if they insist on this cooperation, legal action will be taken, and they will face difficulties in obtaining permits and future performances.' Recently, poets Mehdi Mousavi and Fatemeh Ekhtesari, known for their postmodern ghazals in Iran, were sentenced to long-term imprisonment and 99 lashes by the Islamic Revolutionary Court. In the same context, Mehdi Mousavi and Fatemeh Ekhtesari were sentenced to long-term imprisonment and lashes, while Kaveh Karimi, an Iranian documentary filmmaker, received 223 lashes and 6 years in prison.
Yaghma Golrouyi, Iranian Poet and Lyricist, Arrested
Yaghma Golrouyi, a prominent Iranian poet and lyricist, was arrested by security forces, raising concerns about his health and safety. His wife, Athena Habibi, reported the incident on Instagram, highlighting the ongoing crackdown on artists in Iran. This arrest comes amid warnings from government officials about legal repercussions for artists collaborating with foreign media.
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📰 What Happened
Yaghma Golrouyi, an Iranian poet, was arrested by security agents at his home.
- Islamic Republic security agents arrest Yaghma Golrouyi
- Hossein Nourollahi warn singers collaborating with satellite networks
- Islamic Revolutionary Court sentence Mehdi Mousavi, Fatemeh Ekhtesari
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The arrest of Yaghma Golrouyi underscores the risks faced by artists in Iran.
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