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Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for songs critical of regime: Salehi's music denounced government corruption and suppression of dissent.
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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death
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🇮🇷 🗣️ 🚨 #Iranian rapper #ToomajSalehi was sentenced to death on Wednesday by a revolutionary #court on charges of corrupting the #moral order ... Show more #protests #MahsaAmini
In the same prison in Iran, treated differently by Sweden?: "Both Djalali and Florerus were falsely accused of espionage."
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An Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, who through his music openly supported the months of protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, has been sentenced to death ... Show more #Iran #ToomajSalehi #MahsaAmini #WomenLifeFreedom #ZanZendegiAzadi #C4News
Iran executions reach 8-year high in 2023, with more than half for drug-related crimes: Report
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According to the organization, the increase shows that the Iranian authorities increased the use of the death penalty after the mass protests of the "Women ... Show more
US had advance warning of Israel attack on Iran: media: The United States received advance notice of Israel's reported strike on Iran but did not endorse the ...
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Iran executed ‘staggering’ total of at least 834 people in 2023, say rights groups
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Iraqi court acquits police officer convicted for murder of a government adviser: BAGHDAD: An Iraq court has acquitted a police officer previously convicted and ...
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Dariush Mehrjui and Vahideh Mohammadifar: Man sentenced to death for murders of Iranian director and his wife
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Time to stop Iran’s unchecked killing of Kurds: Since the 2022 death of Jîna Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish woman held in police custody for wearing her hijab ...
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#VantageHighlights : Iran has executed at least 834 people in 2023, the highest since 2015. This represents a dramatic 43% increase compared to 2022 ... Show more #VantageOnFirstpost
Iran executes one over alleged Israeli link to attack: The date of the execution and the identity of the accused person were not immediately clear ...
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Iran executes protester with mental health condition, judiciary says: An Iranian protester with a mental health condition has been executed over the death of a ...
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American porn star Whitney Wright sparks anger after visit to Iran: Whitney Wright filmed herself in Tehran and visited the abandoned US embassy which has been ...
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Iran executes another prisoner detained during 2022 nationwide protests: Iran has hanged another prisoner over crimes committed during nationwide protests that ...
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Wong is in an exquisite predicament. She must make China fear her response: With Australian citizen Yang Hengjun held hostage, Australia is being blackmailed ...
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🔊 What you need to know today: - US intends more strikes on Iran-backed targets - China gives Australian writer suspended death sentence - Biden needs ...
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Raisi wins expert assembly election as rivals removed from ballot: Iranian press review
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Morning news brief: US mulls more strikes on Iran-backed groups, Grammy Awards 2024, and more
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Israel-Iran shadow war: Iran Executes Four People Accused of Spying for Israel: Iran executed four people accused of working for Israel’s intelligence service to ...
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Quick Glance: Armed Attack Claims Lives of Nine Pakistanis in Southeastern Iran
- The shootings occurred as Tehran and Islamabad aim to normalize relations after recent attacks.
- Gunmen killed nine Pakistanis in a volatile southeastern border area of Iran, with no individuals or groups claiming responsibility for the incident.
- The embassy will provide full support to the grieving families, stated the Pakistani ambassador to Tehran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipi, on Saturday via the social media platform X.
- The victims, identified only as foreign nationals, were Pakistani laborers residing and working at a car repair shop, according to the Baluch rights group Haalvash.
Early on Saturday, the US military announced the execution of airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force and affiliated ... Show more
Threatened with the death penalty in Iran: Johan Floderus, Swedish citizen: Swedish citizen Johan Floderus may be sentenced to death in Iran. But that has little ...
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Iran executes four men convicted of spying for Israel: "The death sentence of four members of a group affiliated with the Zionist spy organisation ...
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Japan - A look at the global death penalty: Japan, one of the few developed countries to still impose capital punishment sentenced to death a man found guilty of ...
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Oliver North says NRA reacted to misconduct allegations like a 'circular firing squad'
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Iran Hangs 23-Year-Old in Latest Crackdown on Mahsa Amini Protesters: Since the protests in 2022, at least seven men have been hanged for their alleged roles in ...
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Iran executes man for killing policeman during 2022 protests - News | Khaleej Times
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Sixty-one women in Iran prison begin hunger strike after Amini protester executed
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Activists decry ‘glaring injustice’ of Iran protester’s execution: PARIS: The execution of the ninth man to be hanged over protests that swept Iran in 2022 marks ...
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Iranian protester at imminent risk of execution - report: Qobadlou was sentenced to death in late 2022, in the middle of the protests, on charges of killing a ...
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Iran executes 'Mossad agent' convicted of spying for Israel: Iran on Saturday executed a man who was sentenced to death after being convicted of working with ...
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20231216-iran-executes-mossad-agent-convicted-of-spying-for-israel
Quick Glance: Iran Executes Spy for Israel
- A man was executed in the southeastern part of the country for spying for Israel.
- The man's identity was not disclosed, but he was accused of spying for the hostile state of Israel.
- Iran has previously arrested several alleged agents working for Israel.
- According to human rights groups, Iran has executed over 600 people this year, the highest figure in eight years.
In prison for more than 600 days: Iran accuses Swedish EU diplomat of spying for Israel
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Violation of UN Convention: Iran apparently executes 17-year-old convicted of murder
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Quick Glance: Biden's Iran Policy Chaos
- Iran is becoming richer and more dangerous under Biden's presidency, enabling aggressive arming of terrorist proxies in the Middle East targeting Israel.
- The International Monetary Fund reports a 50% increase in Iran's foreign currency reserves in the past two years, mainly from relaxed oil sanctions under Biden.
- Despite the recent announcement to enforce oil sanctions against Iran amidst renewed conflict in the Middle East, the danger from years of neglecting the issue still looms.
- US efforts to accommodate Iran, dating back to the Obama administration, have made the world a more dangerous place by enabling the funding and support of terrorists through actions like releasing billions of dollars to Iran.
Iranian Christian finds shelter at Rotenburger Glummweg: Omid Qasemi converted to Christianity and is facing the death penalty in Iran. He has found a new ...
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Iran executes five for robbery, banditry: "The death sentence against the five convicts was carried out this morning," said Mizan ...
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Woman among four executed by Iran for alleged links with Israels Mossad: Woman among four executed by Iran for alleged links with Israels Mossad
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Iran hangs nine convicted drug traffickers: State media: Iran has hanged nine convicted drug traffickers in recent days, state media reported Tuesday ...
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Iran secretly executes man over 2022 anti-government protests - sources: Milad Zohrevand, 21, was put to death on Thursday at a prison in western Iran ...
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Execution of teenage boy after 'forced confession' in Iran condemned by UN
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Quick Glance: UN Condemns Executions of Youth in Iran
- The United Nations has condemned the executions of young individuals in Iran and called for an immediate end to the death penalty in the country.
- The UN Human Rights Office criticizes the executions reportedly carried out by Iranian authorities.
- The Iran Human Rights group reports the death of a 17-year-old in Sabzevar Prison.
- The UN Human Rights Office spokesperson expressed concern about the execution of an alleged young offender in Iran.
Swedish-Iranian researcher faces imminent execution in Iran on trumped-up charges
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Children accept Nobel Peace Prize for imprisoned activist: Mohammadi became known for her commitment to women's rights and democracy as well as her fight against ...
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Quick Glance: Iranian Activist's Children Accept Nobel Peace Prize
- Narges Mohammadi's children accept the award on her behalf at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo.
- Mohammadi's dedication to human rights and freedom continues despite facing multiple sentences.
- Her efforts against the oppression of women in Iran are recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize.
- She is the second Iranian woman to receive this honor, following in the footsteps of Shirin Ebadi.
Iran accuses Swedish EU employee of crime punishable by death: Iran has accused Swedish EU employee Johan Floderus of spying for Israel and "corruption on ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2023/12/11/iran-accuses-jailed-swedish-eu-employee-of-crime-punishable-by-death
➡ Human rights activists have been criticizing the use of the death penalty in the Islamic Republic for years.
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Protests in Iran: 22-year-old opponent of the regime executed in Iran, according to activists
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Iranian rapper jailed for supporting Mahsa Amini protests freed on bail: Iranian authorities have released on bail a popular rapper jailed for more than a year ...
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20231119-iran-rapper-jailed-for-support-of-mahsa-amini-protests-freed-on-bail
Death penalty in Iran: Killed as a deterrent: Iran's regime has executed more than 600 people for the first time since 2016. The killings are intended to instil ...
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'As human rights activists and journalists, we demand the immediate release of Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate who is now on hunger ...
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Quick Glance: Narges Mohammadi on hunger strike in Iran
- Narges Mohammadi is protesting in Iran against the denial of medical care and the mandatory headscarves.
- Her hunger strike increases pressure on Iran's theocracy over her incarceration, shortly after receiving the Nobel Prize.
- Prison officials denied her hospital visit due to her refusal to wear the headscarf.
- The Norwegian Nobel Committee expressed deep concern about the laureate’s health.
Iran sentences woman to death for adultery: Iran faces global scrutiny for its frequent use of the death penalty. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on ...
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Executions in Iran up 30%, new United Nations report indicates: Iran is carrying out executions "at an alarming rate," putting to death at least 419 people in ...
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Shilan Mirzaee: Activist could be sentenced to death in Iran as she faces imminent deportation from Turkey
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Iranian Teen Dies After Suspicious Subway Injury While Not In Headscarf: Armita Geravand was in a coma for weeks following what could have been an attack ...
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Banten court sentences Iranian drug gang to death: Indonesia has some of the worlds toughest anti-drug laws but has held off conducting executions for several ...
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2023/10/29/banten-court-sentences-iranian-drug-gang-to-death.html
Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting women’s oppression
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Quick Glance: Narges Mohammadi awarded Nobel Peace Prize for fighting women's oppression
- Norwegian Nobel Committee recognizes Mohammadi's fight against women's oppression in Iran.
- Mohammadi served as vice president of the banned Defenders of Human Rights Centre in Iran.
- She is the 19th woman to win the 122-year-old prize and the first since Maria Ressa in 2021.
- Human rights groups Memorial and the Center for Civil Liberties, along with Dmitry Muratov, were awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.
Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize for fighting women's oppression
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This Quote Means: ‘Women… are fuelled by a will to survive’, from Iran’s Nobel Peace Prize winner
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One of Iran's leading human rights activists, Mohammadi has campaigned for women's rights and the abolition of the death penalty ... Show more
Discussion in the Aurich cinema: “Here we saw for the first time what freedom means”
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Narges Mohammadi: a tireless defender of women's rights: The Nobel Committee has honored the 51-year-old as one of the bravest fighters against the death penalty ...
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UN expert: Iran is unlawfully Detaining Human Rights Activists, including New Nobel Peace Laureate
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Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize: Narges Mohammadi, who is currently serving multiple prison sentences in Tehran ...
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Iranian campaigner Narges Mohammadi has for decades campaigned on the most sensitive issues in the Islamic republic, opposing pillars of the clerical system including capital punishment and the obligatory hijab, and defiantly refusing to give up her campaigning even behind bars.
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Iran: Organization reports hundreds of executions in first half of year in Iran: According to human rights activists, Iran's leadership is using the death ...
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Paid articlePaid Javad Rouhi: Iranian protester dies in jail after avoiding death sentence: Javad Rouhi's death sentence was overturned, but he died in jail while his case was ...
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Iran Sentences 4 People to Death for Lethal Alcohol Poisonings: Four individuals were sentenced to death in Iran for selling fake alcoholic drinks that killed 17 ...
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After US prisoner swap, a dozen Westerners remain captive in Iran: Rights groups say imprisonment of Western nationals is a ploy designed by regime to extract ...
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Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Deal: Americans Freed from Iran in Prisoner Swap
- Iran made $6bn through exports, mainly of oil, to South Korea, but the money ended up in restricted accounts in South Korea after then-US President Donald Trump abandoned a landmark nuclear deal.
- As part of the prisoner swap deal, the US also released five Iranians.
- Released prisoner expresses gratitude towards US President Biden.
- We have just received news that the plane carrying the five American citizens freed from Iran will land in Doha shortly.
UK sanctions four Iranian officials to mark anniversary of Mahsa Amini death: Britain on Friday imposed sanctions on four Iranian officials to mark the first ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/09/15/UK-sanctions-four-Iranian-officials-to-mark-anniversary-of-Mahsa-Amini-death
Quick Glance: Remembering Mahsa Amini: One Year After Her Death in Iran
- Protesters display signs with Mahsa Amini's face.
- A year after Mahsa Amini passed away in police custody, her family reflects on the young woman known as Jina.
- Mahsa Amini, or Jina as she was called by her family and friends, was a quiet and reserved individual.
- The Amini family finds solace in the fact that their daughter's death has inspired Iranians to seek change.
“Seven Winters in Tehran”: How do you survive the execution of your own daughter?
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Paid articlePaid German-Iranian sentenced to death: Sharmahd's daughter reports on meeting with Baerbock
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Family of Swedish EU official taken hostage by Iran starts campaign for his release
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Quick Glance: Family of Swedish EU Official Held Hostage in Iran Launches Campaign for Release
- The family of Johan Floderus, a Swedish official working at the European External Action Service, has initiated a public campaign after his case became known in April last year.
- In a statement released on September 10, family, friends, and supporters are advocating for his immediate release and safe return to Europe.
- Johan was taken hostage on April 17, 2022, at Tehran airport after a trip with friends. He is being held under unacceptable conditions violating UN standards for prisoner treatment.
- High Representative Josep Borrell addressed Johan Floderus in a speech to the European Parliament, emphasizing the critical situation of EU citizens detained in Iran and the strained relations between the EU and Iran.
Explained: A year after Mahsa Amini died at the hands of Irans morality police, how are Iranian women faring?
wionews.com/world/explained-a-year-after-mahsa-amini-died-at-the-hands-of-irans-morality-police-how-are-iranian-women-faring-635722
Iran steps up police presence for Masha Amini death anniversary : The legacy of Mahsa Amini lives on. There are still women on the streets of Iran who don't ...
euronews.com/2023/09/15/one-year-on-iran-steps-up-police-presence-for-anniversary-of-masha-aminis-death
US envoy meets family of German-Iranian sentenced to death in Iran: A US envoy for Iran met on Friday with the family of Iranian-German national Jamshid Sharmahd ...
cnn.com/2023/08/26/middleeast/us-envoy-iran-jamshid-sharmahd-intl-hnk/
Death penalty in Iran: How Reyhaneh Jabbari's mother became an activist: Reyhaneh Jabbari was executed in Iran for stabbing a man in self-defense. Since then ...
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An Iranian man detained in nationwide protests convulses and dies while awaiting a new sentence
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Paid articlePaid Iran: Protester who was sentenced to death dies after seizure in prison: A man who had been sentenced to death in Iran in connection with the protests sparked by ...
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Iran’s top diplomat says visiting Syria to expedite implementation of joint pacts
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/08/30/Iran-s-top-diplomat-says-visiting-Syria-to-expedite-implementation-of-joint-pacts
US envoy meets family of Iranian-German imprisoned in Iran: A U.S. envoy for Iran met on Friday with the family of Iranian-German national Jamshid Sharmahd ...
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Quick Glance: US envoy meets family of German-Iranian imprisoned in Iran
- A U.S. envoy met with the family of Jamshid Sharmahd, a German-Iranian who was sentenced to death in Iran.
- Jamshid Sharmahd, who also has residency in the USA, was arrested in 2020.
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