Niloufar Hamedi
Journalist
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View Timeline →Former Evin Prison Director Accuses Raisi of Role in 1980s Executions
The former director of Evin prison has accused President Ebrahim Raisi of being directly involved in the execution of political prisoners during the 1980s under…
International Federation of Journalists: Imprisoned Media Activists in Iran Should Be Released
The International Federation of Journalists has called for the release of all imprisoned journalists in Iran following the recent release of four journalists. The organization…
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…
Human Rights Watch: The Suppression of Women, Opponents, and Minorities in Iran Continues
Human Rights Watch's annual report highlights the worsening human rights situation in Iran, particularly the intensified repression of women, minorities, and dissenters, alongside a significant…
Judiciary Announces Death Sentences for Three in Mohsen Fakhrizadeh 'Assassination' Case
The Iranian Judiciary has announced death sentences for three individuals accused of supplying equipment for the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a key figure in Iran's…
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.…
Mahsa's Father to 'Free Iranian Daughters': You Shouted a Truth They Wanted to Conceal
Mahsa Amini's father praised journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi for their courage in reporting on his daughter's death, which sparked widespread protests in Iran.…
Rasoulof Dedicated 'Fig Seed of Temples' to Mohammadi and Hamedi
Mohammad Rasoulof dedicated his film 'Fig Seed of Temples' to imprisoned journalists Elham Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi at the Vienna International Film Festival. The journalists…
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…
Tens of Thousands Demand Halt to Sentencing of Two Journalists; Judiciary Insists on Enforcement
Over 33,000 people have signed a petition urging the Iranian judiciary to halt the 5-year prison sentences of journalists Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi, who…
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…
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…
Pressure on Journalists in Iran Increased 'Several Times Last Month'
The Organization for Defending Free Flow of Information reported a significant increase in pressures on journalists in Iran last month, with judicial sentences rising fivefold.…
Elham Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi Must Return to Prison
Elham Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi are set to return to prison after being temporarily released following their acquittal of charges related to collaboration with a…
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…