Niloufar Hamedi
Niloufar Hamedi is a prominent Iranian journalist known for her courageous reporting on critical issues within the country. She gained international attention for her coverage of the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died in police custody in 2022, which ignited widespread protests across Iran. Her work in breaking the news of Amini's death and highlighting the subsequent public outcry led to her detention, where she was sentenced to seven years in prison on charges including collaborating with foreign entities and spreading propaganda. Recently, she was pardoned by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with fellow journalist Elaheh Mohammadi, which marked a significant moment in the ongoing struggle for press freedom in Iran.
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Lithuania:
Niloufar Hamedi was arrested for posting a photo of a grieving young woman's family on social media.
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France:
Niloufar Hamedi was sentenced to seven years in prison for her reporting on Mahsa Amini's death.
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India:
Niloufar Hamedi broke the news of a woman's death in police custody, leading to her being pardoned by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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