Alessia Piperno

Alessia Piperno is an Italian journalist who was detained in Tehran, Iran, in September 2022, becoming a notable figure due to her imprisonment and the international attention it garnered. She was released in November 2022, during which time reports indicated that a fire broke out in Evin Prison, leading to the deaths of several inmates. Her experiences in detention reflect the harsh realities faced by many dissidents and journalists in Iran.