Two Iranian journalists, Niloufar Hamidi and Elaheh Mohammadi, who reported on the death of Mahsa Amini, have been sentenced to seven and six years in prison, respectively, as reported by the human rights organization Hengaw.
According to their information, Hamidi, a journalist for "HamMihan" publication, was convicted on multiple charges. She received seven years of imprisonment for "collaborating with the hostile country, the USA," an additional five years for "assembly and conspiracy against the country's security," and one year for "propaganda against the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Mohammadi, who worked for the "Sharq" newspaper, was sentenced to six years in prison for "collaborating with the hostile country, the USA," five years for "assembly and conspiracy against the country's security," and one year for "propaganda against the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Under Iranian law, these sentences do not accumulate, so Hamidi will serve seven years, and Mohammadi will serve six. Additionally, both of them have been banned from participating in political parties, engaging in online activities, and working in mass media for two years.
Human rights activists report that both journalists were detained late last year when protests erupted in Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who had been previously arrested for "improper" hijab. Her death led to widespread protests, with women openly removing their headscarves, burning hijabs, and cutting their hair.
At least 215 people died during clashes between protesters and security forces. Furthermore, Iranian authorities executed 582 people, according to a joint report by Iran Human Rights and Together Against the Death Penalty.
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