Legal professionals of a number of jailed activists, journalists arrested in Iran: Report | World News

Iranian authorities have arrested the lawyer of the 2 journalists jailed for masking Mahsa Amini's loss of life and the protests that adopted, an Iranian newspaper stated. Ham Mihan newspaper stated, “Mohammad Ali Kamfirouzi, the lawyer for a number of activists and journalists, has been detained” including that his lawyer stated that he did not obtain a summon and is unaware of the fees underneath which he has been arrested.

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The 2 feminine journalists, Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi have been detained for masking Mahsa Amini's loss of life and protests. Niloufar Hamedi who works at Shargh, was detained on September 20 after she went to the hospital the place Mahsa Amini was admitted, it was reported whereas Elaheh Mohammadi was taken into custody on September 29 after the journalist travelled to Mahsa Amini's hometown to report on her funeral.

Each journalists have been charged with propaganda in opposition to the state and conspiring in opposition to nationwide safety. Nevertheless, Reporters With out Borders (RSF), a Paris-based media watchdog, demanded the rapid launch of the journalists.

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In the meantime, Iran arrested a distinguished actress Taraneh Alidoosti days after she criticized the execution of a person who was concerned within the anti-hijab protests. Taraneh Alidoosti had condemned the hanging of Mohsen Shekari, who was killed in December within the first recognized execution linked to the protests, in line with CNN.

Following Mohsen Shekari's execution, Taraneh Alidoosti had stated in a social media submit, "Your silence means supporting tyranny and tyrants," including that "each worldwide group who's watching this bloodshed and never taking motion, is a shame to humanity." Taraneh Alidoosti has featured within the 2016 Oscar-winning film, "The Salesman" and has starred in varied widespread Iranian TV exhibits.

"Some celebrities make claims with out proof and publish provocations and have been thus arrested," Fars information company stated.