DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Two Iranian journalists who were serving long prison sentences over their coverage of the death of Mahsa Amini have been released on bail pending their appeal, Iranian media reported Sunday. Niloufar Hamedia, who broke the news of Amini’s death while in police custody for wearing her headscarf too loose, and … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian authorities banned members of the late Mahsa Amini’s family from traveling to receive the European Union’s top human rights prize on her behalf, a civil rights monitor reported. Amini’s death while in police custody in 2022 sparked nationwide protests that rocked the Islamic Republic. The U.S.-based HRANA said late … Read more
A court in Iran has sentenced two female journalists to up to seven years in prison for “collaborating” with the United States government among other charges ByThe Associated Press October 22, 2023, 5:27 AM FILE – A woman holds a placard with a picture of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini during a protest against her death, … Read more
LONDON — Tons of gathered in central London on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the loss of life of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian lady who died in police custody in Iran final yr, sparking worldwide protests towards the nation’s conservative Islamic theocracy. Chanting “Ladies! Life! Freedom!,” the crowds held her portrait and rallied … Read more