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September 2023

September 23, 2023

Saeed Roustayi's Prison Sentence Confirmed by Appeals Court; Only 'Training Course in Qom' Removed

Saeed Roustayi's prison sentence has been upheld by an appeals court, with only the requirement for a training course removed. This ruling has sparked international…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Sep 23, 2023
September 19, 2023

Three Weeks of Mahdi Yarihi's Detention in Evin Quarantine; Mostafa Nili: It's Illegal

Mahdi Yarihi, a protesting pop singer, has been detained in Evin prison's quarantine for three weeks without being transferred to the general ward, raising concerns…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Sep 19, 2023
September 18, 2023

Mehdi Yarrahi's Case Goes to Court on Charges of 'Encouraging Corruption and Inciting Immoral Crimes'

Mehdi Yarrahi, a prominent Iranian pop singer, has been charged with encouraging corruption and inciting immoral crimes after his arrest on the anniversary of Mahsa…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Sep 18, 2023
September 16, 2023

Anniversary of Mahsa; Increase in Arrests in Kurdistan and Ardabil

In the lead-up to the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, Iranian security forces have arrested several individuals in Kurdistan and Ardabil on charges related to…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Sep 16, 2023
September 12, 2023

Judiciary Spokesperson Announces Charges Against Mahdi Yarahy for 'Public Morality Violations'

Mahdi Yarahy, an Iranian singer, was arrested for charges related to public morality violations shortly after releasing a song critical of the regime. His case…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Sep 12, 2023
September 9, 2023

Mehdi Yarrahi's Case Sent to the Islamic Revolutionary Court

Mehdi Yarrahi, a detained protest singer, has had his case sent to the Islamic Revolutionary Court following his arrest for a song protesting mandatory hijab…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Sep 9, 2023
September 1, 2023

Narges Mohammadi: Mahdi Yarihi's Song 'Take Off Your Hijab' Was a Blow to the Authoritarian Religious Government

Narges Mohammadi, a prominent imprisoned human rights activist, supports detained singer Mahdi Yarihi after his arrest for performing a protest song against mandatory hijab laws.…

📰 VOA Persian 🕐 Sep 1, 2023
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