Toomaj Salehi, a well-known Iranian rapper from Isfahan, was liberated by the Iranian judiciary on Monday after serving two years in prison for his music. His release follows an international campaign advocating for his freedom.
The 34-year-old Iranian dissident was imprisoned in 2022 and was initially given the death penalty for his outspoken support of the women’s uprising against the Iranian regime. His arrest and mistreatment sparked international outrage, leading to a high-profile campaign that placed public pressure on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), ultimately resulting in his release.
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