February 2024
Reactions to the Arrest of 'Vafadar'; Mehran Aminian: Artists Cannot Be Restricted by 'Arrests and Imprisonments'
Vafa Ahmadpour, a protest rapper, was arrested by Iranian authorities, prompting calls for his release from artists and organizations, including Mehran Aminian and the American…
PEN America Calls for the Release of Vafa Ahmadpour, Iranian Protest Rapper
PEN America has condemned the arrest of Iranian protest rapper Vafa Ahmadpour and called for his immediate release. Ahmadpour's detention is part of a broader…
Vafa Ahmadpour, Arrested Rapper: I'm Not Worried About Myself; I Sacrifice for Iran
Vafa Ahmadpour, a detained rapper, expressed his concerns for his family but stated he is not worried about himself, emphasizing his commitment to justice and…
Zeynab Mousavi, Comedian: 'I Will Be in Prison on the Anniversary of the Spring of Freedom'
Zeynab Mousavi, a comedian and blogger, has been summoned to serve a prison sentence coinciding with the anniversary of the Islamic Republic's establishment. She reflects…
Another Protest Rapper Arrested in Iran; Vafadar: The Islamic Republic Has Taken My Family as 'Hostages'
Vafa Ahmadpour, a protest rapper known as Vafadar, was arrested in Iran after claiming that his family was taken hostage by authorities. He turned himself…