Iran has temporarily suspended a stricter law on women’s mandatory headscarves. The bill, which could have reignited protests, proposed harsh punishments for non-compliance. The decision was made by top government bodies due to the bill’s current infeasibility. This pause marks a significant development, given previous strong opposition and the law’s potential to impact international relations.
Two Iranian journalists, Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who were jailed for their coverage of Mahsa Amini’s death in custody, have been cleared of charges of collaborating with the United States and had their sentences reduced. Their reporting on Amini’s death played a significant role in sparking nationwide protests in Iran.
Two Iranian journalists, Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi, have had their jail sentences reduced after appeals courts acquitted them of charges of collaborating with the United States. The women, who were initially sentenced for their coverage of Mahsa Amini’s death in custody, will continue to serve their sentences for other charges, but their lawyers hope they will be freed under an amnesty.
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death for his lyrics about the death of Mahsa Amini and his criticism of the Iranian government. The sentence has drawn international condemnation, with the United States and United Nations experts calling it a sign of Tehran’s continuing crackdown on dissent. Salehi’s lawyer has said he will appeal the sentence.
Toomaj Salehi, a well-known Iranian rapper who expressed support for anti-government demonstrations, has been sentenced to death by an Iranian court. Salehi’s lawyer criticized the verdict, emphasizing its disregard for the Supreme Court’s instructions and legal inconsistencies.
