Iranian Supreme Court has (once again) overturned the death sentence handed out by a regional court on beloved Iranian rapper توماج صالحی🌋, according to the latest update from his lawyer

It’s not every day that those of us who work in human rights get to celebrate the big wins so allow me another post celebrating the overturning of توماج صالحی🌋’s death sentence. Good summary here on the man and the campaign to #FreeToomaj‌ amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/06/22…

ICYMI: Iranian dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi had his death sentence overturned by the Iranian Supreme Court this week in what his lawyers have deemed a victory for human rights in Iran. cnn.com/2024/06/22/mid…

CNN Worldwide celebrates 43 nominations in the 45th Annual News and Documentary Emmy® Award competition, receiving the most nominations of any news organization. See all of CNN's nominations here: cnn.it/46ncsR5

The killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran is a major blow to Iran, exposing vulnerabilities on their soil. This setback follows months of Iran showcasing strength thru proxies. Moving forward, Iran's reaction will reveal its true capability & intent in the ongoing war in Gaza

BIG: Senior source tells Saeed Azimi that Haniyeh was killed in Iranian presidency complex. If verified, assassination particularly audacious. Source attending emergency session of Iran's top security council says suspicion on Haniyeh's own guards.amwaj.media/article/inside…

Huge [POSITIVE] news out of Iran! Iranian rapper #ToomajSalehi has been ACQUITTED of corruption charges that once carried a death sentence!

“Today, this branch issued its decision regarding Mr. Salehi’s case by holding a hearing & listening to the arguments of the lawyers of the case,” #ToomajSalehi's lawyer Raesian said “According to the decision, Salehi was acquitted of corruption charges” cnn.com/2024/08/14/mid…

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We are at a point in this #MiddleEastConflict that Iranian pundits are debating with guests on where it would be appropriate for Israel to strike in Iran. Should they strike oil refineries, military bases or a university? Which of these poses the “least risk” for civilians…

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Iranian rapper #ToomajSalehi, jailed for anti-government propaganda, has been released after serving 1 year in prison. His case highlights ongoing struggles for freedom of expression in Iran. cnn.com/2024/08/14/mid…

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been freed from prison, over two years since he was first arrested mixmag.net/read/iranian-r…

Good news – Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, who was sentenced to death in April on speech-related charges, has been released from prison. theguardian.com/global-develop…

🚨 LA County demands urgent probe into fatal #EatonFire & #PalisadesFire alert system failures: 28 lives lost, evacuation warnings delayed. County supervisors seek independent investigation to prevent future tragedies. #LAFires #EmergencyAlerts cnn.com/2025/01/22/us/…

Stunning, sad new images from Andrew Harnik show the wreckage of AA5324 in the Potomac River.

Incredibly powerful investigative piece by Lila Hassan ليلى حسن digging into how journalists are risking their lives to protect & preserve evidence of possible war crimes in Gaza– a must-read for anyone committed to truth and accountability dropsitenews.com/p/archive-gaza…