Mehdi Yarahy
مهدی یراحی
Protest singer
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View Timeline →Reactions to the Whipping of Mehdi Yarahy; Tomaj Salehi: Mehdi is Stronger Than Before
Mehdi Yarahy, a protesting singer, was sentenced to 74 lashes, provoking strong reactions from activists and human rights defenders. Prominent figures like Tomaj Salehi and…
End of House Arrest; Mehdi Yarahy Still Faces Whipping Punishment
Mehdi Yarahy, an Iranian protest singer, has completed his one-year prison sentence but still faces 74 lashes as punishment. His lawyer announced his release under…
Maryam Abdi Temporarily Released on Bail
Maryam Abdi, a civil activist in Iran, was temporarily released on bail after being arrested on October 23. The Ministry of Intelligence was responsible for…
Spideh Ghoulian's Letter to Mehdi Yarahy: I Saw Your Place in the Hearts of the People
Political activist Spideh Ghoulian wrote a letter from Evin Prison to protest singer Mehdi Yarahy, who was recently arrested for his dissenting music. In her…
Taraneh Alidoosti Supports Mehdi Yarahy: Protest Art is the Right of Artists
Taraneh Alidoosti has publicly supported Mehdi Yarahy following his arrest for releasing a protest song against mandatory hijab. She emphasizes the importance of protest art…
Nazila Maroufian Arrested with 'Assault' by Authorities One Day After Supporting Mehdi Yarahy
Nazila Maroufian, a journalist known for her criticism of the Iranian regime, was arrested again after supporting singer Mehdi Yarahy, who was also detained. She…
Mohsen Chavoshi and Mohsen Namjoo Condemn the Arrest of Mehdi Yarahy: You Are a Fighter
Iranian singers Mohsen Chavoshi and Mohsen Namjoo condemned the arrest of fellow artist Mehdi Yarahy, who was detained following the release of a protest song…