Elahe Mohammadi
Imprisoned Journalist
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View Timeline →The Case of Elahe Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi Closed by Court of Appeals
Elahe Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi, journalists arrested in connection with Mahsa Amini's death, have had their cases closed after being pardoned by the court. They…
Lawyers Announce Closure of Cases Against Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, two journalists imprisoned for their coverage of Mahsa Amini's death, have had their cases closed and have been pardoned after…
Judiciary Reports on the Review of the 'Pardon Request' by Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, two journalists imprisoned for reporting on Mahsa Amini's death, have submitted a pardon request to the Iranian judiciary. Their case…
Iran is One of the World's 10 Largest Jails for Journalists
The Human Rights Campaign in Iran reports that at least 34 journalists have been arrested this year, with many facing severe repression from the Islamic…
Amjad Amini: Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi Became the 'Voice of Our Voiceless Mahsa'
Amjad Amini praised journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi for their courageous reporting on his daughter Mahsa Amini's death, as they face five-year prison sentences.…
Twitter Storm for Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi; 'The Place of Truth Tellers is Not in Prison'
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, journalists who reported on the death of Mahsa Amini, have been summoned to serve five-year prison sentences, sparking widespread outrage…
Over 500 Cultural Figures Call for Halt to Sentencing of Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi
Over 500 cultural figures in Iran have called for the suspension of prison sentences for journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, who were sentenced for…
Journalists' Guild: Prison Sentences of Hamidi and Mohammadi Should Be Suspended
The Journalists' Guild of Tehran has urged the head of the Judiciary to suspend the prison sentences of journalists Niloufar Hamidi and Elahe Mohammadi, who…
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi Summoned to Evin Prison to Serve Sentences
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, journalists arrested during protests following Mahsa Amini's death, have been ordered to serve five-year prison sentences despite claims of eligibility…
Lawyers of Elahe Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi Claim Their Clients Are Eligible for 2022 Amnesty
Lawyers for detained journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi argue that their clients qualify for the 2022 amnesty, despite the judiciary's insistence on enforcing a…
Judiciary Update on Two Cases: Five Years Imprisonment for Shargh and Ham-Mihan Journalists; Disciplinary Punishment for Tataloo
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, journalists from Shargh and Ham-Mihan newspapers, have been acquitted of collaborating with the U.S. but will serve five years for…
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi Acquitted of 'Collaboration with a Hostile Government' in Appeals Court
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, journalists arrested for reporting on Mahsa Amini's death, were acquitted of charges of collaborating with a hostile government in an…
Elahe Mohammadi Awards Her Press Freedom Prize to Spanish and Palestinian Journalists
Elahe Mohammadi, an Iranian journalist, dedicated her Press Freedom Award to Spanish and Palestinian journalists, highlighting the plight of those reporting under oppressive conditions. This…
U.S. Honors Iranian Journalists on World Press Freedom Day: Journalism is Not a Crime
On World Press Freedom Day, the U.S. honored Iranian journalists facing repression from the Islamic Republic, emphasizing that journalism is not a crime. The U.S.…
The U.S. Calls for 'Unconditional Freedom' of Narges Mohammadi and All 'Political Prisoners' in Iran
The U.S. has condemned the 15-month prison sentence of Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi and called for her unconditional release, alongside the temporary release…
End of 400 Days in Prison for 'Informing'; Reactions to the Temporary Release of Elahe Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, two journalists arrested for covering Mahsa Amini's death, were temporarily released from Evin Prison after 400 days. Their release has…
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, imprisoned journalists, released on bail
Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, two journalists arrested for covering the death of Mahsa Amini, were released on bail after 400 days in detention. Their…
After Niloufar Hamedi, Elahe Mohammadi Also Filed a Complaint Against Judge Salavati for 'Not Enforcing the Law'
Elahe Mohammadi has filed a complaint against Judge Salavati for not enforcing the law, following similar actions by Niloufar Hamedi. Both journalists were sentenced to…
Pressure on Journalists in Iran; Hadi Kasai-Zadeh Arrested
Hadi Kasai-Zadeh, an Iranian journalist, was arrested on charges including spreading falsehoods after visiting a judicial complex. His arrest is part of a broader crackdown…
Elnaaz Mohammadi Announces Her 'Forced Resignation' from Ham-Mihan Newspaper
Elnaaz Mohammadi, sister of imprisoned journalist Elahe Mohammadi, announced her forced resignation from Ham-Mihan newspaper, citing respect for her sister's imprisonment. Elahe and her colleague…