Iran: Parisa Salehi Summoned for 5-month Prison Term
Salehi has brought attention to numerous irregularities in the legal process, notably the denial of her right to a retrial.
Location: Iran, Tehran
Date: April 22, 2024
Women Press Freedom stands in solidarity with Parisa Salehi, who has been summoned to the Karaj Justice Department to begin serving a 5-month prison sentence. Initially sentenced to one year in prison, along with a two-year travel ban, a two-year prohibition from online activities, and two years of exile to Zanjan in February, Salehi's case highlights the unjust actions taken against journalists in Iran. We strongly denounce the Iranian regime for its egregious violations of media freedom, holding the unenviable position as the foremost jailer of journalists globally. It is crucial for the international community to prioritize the cases of journalists when engaging with Iran. We call for the immediate release and unconditional exoneration of all imprisoned journalists.
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In a social media update, Parisa Salehi disclosed: "I was notified yesterday to report to the 7th Branch of Karaj Execution of Sentences within the next five days to begin serving the sentence."
In February, Salehi was initially handed a one-year prison term along with a two-year travel ban, a two-year prohibition from online activities, and two years of exile to Zanjan.
The verdict was issued by the head of the first branch of the Karaj Revolutionary Court on charges of "propaganda against the Islamic Republic."
Despite her one-year prison sentence being reduced to 5 months in the appeals court, the additional penalties imposed by the court were upheld throughout the appeals process.
Salehi has highlighted several irregularities in the legal proceedings, including the denial of her right to a retrial.
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