Tomaj Salehi
طومج صالحی
Protesting rapper
📰 Recent Mentions
View Timeline →Toumaj Salehi: I Practiced Every Day for the Moment of Execution So I Wouldn't Show Weakness
Toumaj Salehi, a political prisoner, shared his harrowing experiences of arrest and the threat of execution in an interview, highlighting the alarming rise in executions…
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…
Young Rapper Eysin Released on 500 Million Toman Bail
Rapper Arash Sayyadi, known as Eysin, was released on bail after being arrested during an underground concert in Tehran. His case highlights ongoing tensions between…
Arrest of 'Isin', Young Rapper, in Tehran
Arash Sayyadi, a young Iranian rapper known as 'Isin', was arrested during an underground concert in Tehran. This incident highlights the ongoing repression of artistic…
World's Music Top Picks by Spin: Tomaj Salehi at the Top
Tomaj Salehi, an Iranian protest rapper, has been named the most influential figure in world music for 2025 by Spin magazine. After being released from…
Tomaj Salehi Tops List of Influential Music Figures for 2025
Tomaj Salehi, an Iranian protest rapper, has been named the most influential music figure for 2025 by Spin magazine, highlighting his role in the 'Women,…
A Voice from the Heart of History; Parastoo Ahmadi's Concert Without Hijab in the Heart of Iran
Parastoo Ahmadi held a concert without a hijab in Iran, which gained significant attention on social media. Her performance is seen as a form of…
Ejei Reports Existence of 90,000 Cases Related to 2022 Protests
Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei announced the closure and expedited handling of 90,000 cases from the 2022 protests, acknowledging possible errors in the government's actions. He also…
Tomaj Salehi, the Protest Singer, Released from Prison
Tomaj Salehi, a protest singer, was released from prison after serving a sentence related to his activism against the Iranian regime. His case gained international…
Tomaj Salehi, the protesting singer, has been released from prison
Tomaj Salehi, a protesting singer sentenced to death for his involvement in the 2022 protests, has been released from prison after serving time. His release…
One of Tomaj Salehi's Criminal Cases Closed in Court
Tomaj Salehi's case related to the 2022 protests has been closed by the court, which issued a suspension of prosecution order. Despite this, he remains…
Closure of One of Tomaj Salehi's Cases and Possibility of His Release
Tomaj Salehi's case from 2022 has been closed with a suspension of prosecution, and his lawyer anticipates that his imprisonment will soon end. Salehi, a…
Exclusive | U.S. State Department: The Death of Sanjari is a Sign of Iranian Youth's Despair
Kianoush Sanjari, a former journalist, passed away, prompting a statement from the U.S. State Department expressing sorrow and highlighting the despair among Iranian youth under…
Kianoush Sanjari, political activist, committed suicide in protest against arrests in Iran
Kianoush Sanjari, a political activist and journalist, committed suicide in protest against the ongoing arrests of activists in Iran. His death highlights the severe repression…
The Uncertainty of Tomaj Salehi in Prison Exceeds 700 Days
Tomaj Salehi, an imprisoned protest rapper, has been in prison for over 700 days without a clear legal basis, despite having a one-year sentence. His…
The Václav Havel Foundation Award in New York Presented to Representative of Tomaj Salehi
The Václav Havel Human Rights Prize was awarded to Tomaj Salehi's representative in New York, recognizing his commitment to human rights despite being imprisoned in…
Political Guardian of Tomaj Salehi Supports Request for Release of This Imprisoned Protest Rapper in Iran
A German MP and political guardian of Tomaj Salehi has publicly supported calls for his immediate release from prison in Iran. Salehi's family and international…
The Václav Havel Foundation Award to be Presented to Tomaj Salehi
Tomaj Salehi, an imprisoned Iranian rapper, is set to receive the Václav Havel Foundation's 'Disturbing the Peace' award for his commitment to human rights. Despite…
Human Rights Organizations Demand Immediate Release of Tomaj Salehi Concurrent with Behzadi's Presence at the UN
Human rights organizations have called for the immediate release of imprisoned rapper Tomaj Salehi as Iranian President Masoud Behzadi attends the UN. Salehi's family and…
U.S. Congressman Calls for Medical Attention and Release of Tomaj Salehi
U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman has called for the release and medical attention for imprisoned rapper Tomaj Salehi, who has faced severe torture and health issues…