Niloufar Hamedi

Niloufar Hamedi is a society reporter for Shargh newspaper. She was one of the first reporters who reported on the hospitalization and death of Mahsa Amini in Kasra Hospital in Tehran. Ms. Hamedi had previously released a video of the morality police shooting at a husband and wife in Pardisan park in Tehran.

• <coverage-outsourcing id='50821'> <reference source='https://rb.gy/g4ovy'> Narges Mohammadi, Niloufar Hamedi, and Elaheh Mohammadi won the 2023 UNESCO World Press Freedom Award, "Guillermo Cano". </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42574'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1573957442257522689?s=20&t=h98HcGoZxYY-hp2wZAiGNg'> Niloufar Hamedi's husband Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou tweeted that the Intelligence agents arrested Ms. Hamedi after searching the house and confiscating all the couple's electronic devices. Mr. Ajorlou added that the Intelligence agents showed them some papers (supposedly warrants) but didn't allow them to read them. She was arrested during the nationwide uprising in reaction to the murder of Mahsa Amini. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42585'> <reference source='https://ifj-farsi.org/?p=8359'> The International Journalist Federation released a statement asking the Islamic Republic officials to release the arrested journalists and allow free access to the Internet. The secretary general of the federation said: > We ask the Iranian officials not to use the excuse of national protests to suppress the media. Every citizen in Iran has a right to know what's going on. He added: > Our colleagues must be released immediately and be allowed to report freely. We also ask the authorities to end the disruption of the Internet in Iran immediately. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42579'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1573957446829326343?s=20&t=6jKl1bLxgTx5knHL4GL-bQ'> Niloufar Hamedi's husband Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou reported on Twitter that Ms. Hamedi told him in a phone call that she is being held in solitary confinement in Evin Prison. She also said she has not been arraigned yet. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42639'> <reference source='https://bit.ly/3LPDEOk'> The journalists guild of Tehran province released a statement expressing concern about the mass summons, arrests, and searches of the homes of journalists and "preventing" journalists from doing their jobs during the countrywide protests in response to the murder of Mahsa Amini. The statement emphasizes the "professional duty" of reporting the news and says the summoned or arrested journalists were "directly tasked by their editors to report on the death of Mahsa Amini and the reactions to it, meaning they were just performing their professional duty." The statement adds: > It is self-evident that we can't complain about the popularity of the media abroad and at the same time ignore the society's need for independent media and create illegal barriers for journalists and media and summon or arrest journalists for covering the events. Such a level of contradiction is not understandable. The journalists guild demands the release of our colleagues for them to be allowed to do their jobs. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42580'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1576513901726175232?s=20&t=_xHd3FRliQVRoOblXp8jlA'> Niloufar Hamedi's husband reported that Ms. Hamdi was moved out of solitary confinement after 11 days. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42576'> <reference source='https://www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/articles/2022/32926.html'> The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) released a statement demanding the immediate release of Niloufar Hamedi and Arya Jafari, ISNA's sports photographer in Isfahan. The statement asks the chairman of the Sports Journalists and Photographers Association of Iran to prepare grounds for the release of the two journalists: > We informed them that the AIPS must take serious action in face of these unacceptable arrests. These photographers have only done their job and reported the events and told the truth. The Iranian regime must release them. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42577'> <reference source='https://cpj.org/2022/09/names-of-journalists-arrested-in-irans-anti-state-protests/'> The Committee to Protect Journalists published the names of 40 reporters who were arrested during the countrywide protests in reaction to Mahsa Amini's murder. The committee asked Iranian officials for the "immediate and unconditional release of all the reporters who were arrested for covering the death of Mahsa Amini and the protests afterward." </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42733'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1581520260829941760?s=20&t=f3sMiz0h-H7kX3mcuKCdmA'> After the fire in Evin Prison, Niloufar Fouladi's husband Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou reported that she is safe. In her phone call from ward 209 of Evin Prison, Ms. Hamedi said the fire was a horrifying experience. During the countrywide protests in Iran in reaction to the murder of Mahsa Amini, parts of Evin Prison were set on fire. A number of prisoners lost their lives, and some were wounded by the bullets shot by the prison guards. A number of prisoners suffered poisoning from breathing in the smoke and tear gas. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42688'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/Kamfirouzi/status/1582070237083541504?s=20&t=recZjFZnJ359QSC-4iY97Q'> Attorney Kamfirouzi tweeted that after being appointed as the attorney of Niloufar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi, and Maedeh Delbari at the second branch of investigation of Evin court, and submitting the request for visitation, he went to the Evin court to ask for a decision in their cases with his clients' families but they were not allowed entrance. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42694'> <reference source='https://ifj-farsi.org/?p=8518'> The chairman of the International Journalist Federation expressed concern about the fire at Evin Prison and the fate of incarcerated journalists in Evin Prison and reminded the Islamic Republic officials that they are responsible for the life of all the incarcerated journalists. He added: > We once again demand the immediate release of all the incarcerated journalists who have been arrested unjustly for doing their journalistic duty. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42731'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1583183020299014145?s=20&t=f3sMiz0h-H7kX3mcuKCdmA'> Her husband Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou tweeted that in a phone call he had with Ms. Hamedi, she said that he last interrogation was on October 16th and she is still awaiting a decision. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42994'> <reference source='https://bit.ly/3tbRFgx'> The Intelligence Ministry and the IRGC Intelligence released a joint statement on IRGC's Tasnim website, accusing Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi of "biased reporting" and being "connected and trained by [foreign] intelligence services" and claiming: > It became clear that the planning and preparation and also an important part of the operations in recent riots were designed by the western espionage services and executed by some groups and their networks in various ways inside the country. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42999'> <reference source='https://bit.ly/3Wx7Ket'> Over 500 Iranian media activists, journalists, photographers, and reporters released a statement on Etemad Online, demanding the release of Niloufar Ahmadi and Elaheh Mohammadi. The signatories of the statement, addressing the Islamic Republic authorities, demanded that: > Instead of writing scenarios (framing journalists) do your legal duty and release the arrested journalists, especially Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi. They also added: > Free media activities are not only the right of journalists but all of society. Our society has a right to become aware of what's going on immediately and without censorship and filtering, and also has the right to question any person or official for incompetence, corruption, and violation of laws. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='42992'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1588231936660901888?s=20&t=8a7AdM9RtqnVcmslaNqXyg'> Ina phone call to her husband, Niloufar Hamedi said her arrest warrant has been extended for 10 more days. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='43200'> <reference source='https://bit.ly/3TobImL'> According to the Islamic Republic's official website, Mizan, in a press conference, the spokesperson for the judiciary, Masoud Setayeshi, announced that Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi have been charged with assembly and collusion to act against national security and propaganda against the state. He added: > The case is nearing the final decision. Until then if there are new charges they will be reviewed and if criminality is proven, it will be addressed. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='43276'> <reference source='https://t.me/IranintlTV/147967'> The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) demanded the release of Niloufar Hamedi, Saeedeh Fathi, Ehsan Pirbornash, and Arya Jafari. According to Iran International, this is the second time that the AIPS has released a statement in support of the sports journalists demanding clarification in their cases. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='46866'> <reference source='https://t.me/tehran_association_journalists/961'> The Telegram channel of the journalists guild of Tehran province reported that there are 35 members of the media currently under arrest. According to the report unofficial number is about 70 and some of them were released on bail. The report states that a large number of journalists were summoned and interrogated in relation to the 2022 national uprising. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='46869'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1604396336475824128?s=20'> Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi were transferred to Qarchak Prison. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='46868'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1605204937121878017?s=20'> Ms. Mohammadi was indicted by Evin court. Her husband Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou announced on Twitter that her case will be sent to the revolutionary court in the next few days. During the investigation phase her case was at the second branch of Evin court presided by Judge Hajimoradi. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='48464'> <reference source='https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2023/01/19/we-must-not-forget-jailed-iranian-journalist-who-were-committed-to-the-truth.html'> Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi received the International Press Award. Toronto Star reported that Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, two journalists who reported on the case of Mahsa Amini have won this international award. The award will be granted in absentia. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='46867'> <reference source='https://t.me/tehran_association_journalists/980'> The committee to follow up on arrested journalists announced that 23 journalists are still under arrest. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='48142'> <reference source='https://ifj-farsi.org/?p=9373'> The International Federation for Journalists (IFJ) once again asked the Islamic Republic officials to release all the arrested journalists and return the free flow of information to the country. The federation expressed concern about the fate of the journalists and the Islamic Republic's increasing control over the media. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='48146'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1623329688729927680?s=20'> Niloufar Hamedi's husband Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou mentioned the meeting they had with Niloufar Hamedi at the end of the 20th week of her arrest and said there is still no news of a trial or release on bail. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='48140'> <reference source='https://t.me/IFJFarsi/1934'> IFJ once again demanded the release of all journalists and free access to the internet on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. The organization reminded the Islamic Republic officials that dozens of journalists are in prison only for doing their job. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='48147'> <reference source='https://t.me/emtedadnet/75331'> According to Emtedad, the spokesman for the judiciary Masoud Setayeshi was asked about Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi's situation and whether they will qualify for the pardon, and he said the decision is under review. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='48160'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/CJFE/status/1628394133055315973?s=20'> Canadian Journalists Association presented the award for the international press to Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi. The award was delivered to an Iranian journalist in Canada, Shahram Rafizadeh on their behalf. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='47829'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1627958646926675970'> IRNA ended its contract with Niloufar Hamedi's husband Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou. He posted an image of the official letter saying he was terminated after 13 years of working for IRNA. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='50623'> <reference source='https://rb.gy/wlper'> According to IranWire, Time magazine included Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, two imprisoned journalists who published the first reports after the killing of Mahsa Amini, in the list of 100 influential figures of 2023. Every year, Time magazine publishes a list of 100 influential people in the world in various fields. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='49910'> <reference source='https://rb.gy/e88m'> The Nieman Foundation at Harvard University awarded the 2023 Lewis Lyon Award for "Conscience and Honesty in Journalism" to Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='50741'> <reference source='https://bit.ly/41DcRMd'> Masoud Setayeshi, the spokesman of the judiciary of the Islamic Republic, said in a press conference that the indictment of Niloufar Hamedi and Elham Mohammadi was notified to the defendants and their lawyers on 28 Farvardin and sent to Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court for consideration. According to Setayeshi, they are accused of cooperating with the hostile government of America, assembly and collusion against national security, and propaganda activity against the state, and it is expected that within a month, a time will be set and hearings will be held in the Revolutionary Court. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='50802'> <reference source='https://www.hra-news.org/2023/hranews/a-40850/'> According to HRANA, Zohreh Sarv, Elaheh Mohammadi, Niloufar Hamedi, Soha Mortezaei, and Fatemeh (Hourieh) Ziyai-Azad were transferred from Ward 8 of Gharchak Varamin Prison to Evin Prison. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='51829'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1663500516234608643'> The first session of the trial of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi was held in the 15th branch of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati. Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou, the husband of Niloufar Hamedi, published a tweet in this regard and wrote: > Niloufar denied all the accusations in this session and emphasized that as a journalist she performed her duties within the framework of the law and did not take any action against the security of Iran. Mr. Ajorlou continued: > The attorneys of the case did not get a chance to defend themselves either. Shahab Mirlohi, the attorney of Elaheh Mohammadi, also confirmed Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou's statements in an interview with Ham Mihan and said: > The lawyers were not given the opportunity to defend or express anything." Mirlohi also emphasized in this conversation that the Revolutionary Court does not have the jurisdiction to deal with this case and that the media and journalists' trials "must be held publicly. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='52495'> <reference source='https://tinyurl.com/tcasv88s'> According to Deutsche Welle Farsi, the research network in Germany (Netzwerk Recherche) awarded the "Lighthouse 2023" award for "special journalistic achievements" to Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='52501'> <reference source='https://twitter.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1673941792910196738?s=20'> Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou, Niloufar Hamedi's husband, in a series of tweets while referring to the indecisiveness and slowness of the judicial process of Mrs. Hamedi, wrote that Niloufar has submitted a written request to meet with her lawyers in recent weeks, but the authorities have not responded to this request. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='52845'> <reference source='https://wan-ifra.org/2023/06/2023-golden-pen-of-freedom-award-speech-martha-ramos/'> The "Golden Pen of Freedom" award was given to Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='52503'> <reference source='https://hammihanonline.ir/news/society/dr-antzar-azady-alhh-w-nylwfr'> Ham Mihan newspaper published a report regarding the status of the judicial process of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi in an interview with Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou, the husband of Mrs. Hamedi, Saeed Parsaei, the husband of Elaheh Mohammadi, and Ali Mojtahedzadeh, a lawyer. In this regard, Mr. Ajorlou told Ham Mihan that he has not received any clear answer about the fate of the case." Mr. Parsaei also stated that he has not been given any clear answer so far and all that he has received in these few months is confusion. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53499'> <reference source='https://x.com/USABehFarsi/status/1678807718318964749?s=20'> By publishing a post in Farsi on the X social network, the US State Department called the continued detention of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi a "gross violation of press freedom" that "demands global attention and condemnation." </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53500'> <reference source='https://ir.voanews.com/a/german-mp-political-sponsor-niloufar-hamedi-iran-arrest-journalist/7179453.html'> After 295 days since Mrs. Hamedi was imprisoned, Annika Klose, a member of the German Parliament and political sponsor of Niloufar Hamedi said she did not do anything wrong, did not violate any law, and should be released. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53501'> <reference source='https://x.com/USAmbHRC/status/1681364892975083521?s=20'> Michelle Taylor, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Council, called for the release of Niloufar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi, and all the journalists who are being detained for covering the news of Mahsa Amini's death. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53505'> <reference source='https://x.com/USABehFarsi/status/1681678716357816320?s=20'> The United States Department of State published a post on the X, pointing out that "300 days have passed since the arbitrary arrest of journalist Niloufar Hamedi by the Iranian regime for reporting the Mahsa Amini affair" and emphasized: > Iran must release Niloufar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi and all journalists who were unjustly arrested for covering the news of Mahsa's murder. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53503'> <reference source='https://tinyurl.com/4avc3rcf'> Azra Isich from the public relations of AIPS, the Association of Sports Journalists and Photographers, said in an interview with IranWire about the measures they have taken for the release of Niloufar Hamedi: > During the 300 days of Mrs. Hamedi's detention, we have continuously supported her and repeatedly raised her concerns. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53508'> <reference source='https://x.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1682684910547484673?s=20'> Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou wrote in his user account on X that the second court session of his wife, Niloufar Hamedi, will be held on Tuesday, July 25, and Elaheh Mohammadi's will be held on Wednesday, July 26, presided over by Judge Salavati. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53510'> <reference source='https://x.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1682808572680208387?s=20'> On the eve of their second court hearing, the relatives and families of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi published a call to support these two prisoners online. In this call to action, the people of Iran were asked to react to their detention of more than 300 days on Sunday from 7:00 p.m. Iran time and call for the release of these two with the hashtag #Elaheh-Niloufar. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53511'> <reference source='https://x.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1683783094837338112?s=20'> The second hearing of the case of Niloufar Hamedi was held in the 5th branch of the Tehran Revolutionary Court under the chairmanship of Judge Salavati. Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou, the husband of Mrs. Hamedi, published a post on X and wrote that Niloufar addressed the judge in this court and said that as a journalist, she is "proud of her performance." Also, Parto Borhanpour, the lawyer of Niloufar Hamedi, told IRNA regarding the process of holding this meeting, the accusations of cooperation with hostile countries, collusion, and propaganda activities against the regime were dealt with and the last defense was provided. According to Borhanpour, the representatives of the trade union of journalists had also appeared at the building of the Revolutionary Court and requested to attend the session, which was denied. Ms. Borhanpour also added that there is no justification for the continued detention of her client. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53564'> <reference source='https://tinyurl.com/zmz937ds'> According to Deutsche Welle Farsi, the head of the German Journalists' Association (DJV) announced that the association has demanded the release of Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamidi. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53513'> <reference source='https://t.me/IFJFarsi/2299'> The International Federation of Journalists published a statement calling the accusations against Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi "unfounded" and demanded their release and all the imprisoned journalists. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53516'> <reference source='https://www.press.org/newsroom/national-press-club-honors-iranian-journalists-hamedi-and-mohammadi-international-aubuchon'> The National Press Club of America dedicated its highest international award to Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53567'> <reference source='https://tinyurl.com/4tcrcfmx'> According to Mizan, the official news agency of the Judiciary, Masoud Setayshi, the spokesperson of the Judiciary, stated in a press conference with reporters that "the accusation of Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi has nothing to do with producing a report on the death of Mahsa Amini and the profession of a journalist." "The two have cooperated with the hostile government of America." </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53569'> <reference source='https://x.com/USABehFarsi/status/1687131782846554115?s=20'> The United States' Department of State protested the arrest of Niloufar Hamidi and Elaha Mohammadi on its X page and called the "fake trials of the Iranian judiciary" an attempt by the government to "intimidate journalists in Iran and force them to remain silent." </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53571'> <reference source='https://tinyurl.com/3u5abmhw'> On the occasion of Journalist's Day in Iran, Ham Mihan newspaper mentioned imprisoned journalists in an article titled "Journalists are lonelier than ever" and published a photo of Elaheh Mohandi and Niloufar Hamedi. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53521'> <reference source='https://tinyurl.com/52dmkkje'> Parto Borhanpour, the lawyer of Niloufar Hamedi and Shahab Mirlohi, the lawyer of Elaheh Mohammadi, emphasized in an interview with the Shargh channel that they "requested the release of their clients from the judicial authorities, because the period of their temporary detention should not exceed one year." According to Parto Borhanpour, after repeating the accusations of "collaboration with the hostile government of America, assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security, and propaganda activity against the Islamic Republic of Iran" in two court sessions, while presenting a "written defense bill" again, he "requested to change the order of arrest and release the client on bail", but "no clear answer was given", although "the General Legal Department of the Judiciary also emphasizes that the court is obliged to release the accused." Shahab Mirlohi also emphasized that Elnaz Mohammadi's court acquitted Elaheh Mohammadi's sister "of the charge of cooperation with the hostile government", and said that when the "specialist branch" of the Revolutionary Court does not consider "a case with similar content to be criminal, this charge no longer applies to our client." Mirlohi said that in the indictment, it was "clearly" claimed that "Elaheh Mohammadi, as a reporter of the newspaper Ham Mihan, played the main role in spreading the news" in the story of Mahsa Amini's death, and about the accusation of "collaboration with the hostile government of America" he added that "there is no such thing in the case." "I say frankly that there is no evidence or documentation that Mrs. Elaheh Mohammadi cooperated with the American government." Borhanpour also emphasized that "there is no evidence or proof of cooperation" of her client, Niloufar Hamedi, "with the American government". Ms. Burhanpour added that in the joint statement of the Ministry of Intelligence and the IRGC Intelligence Organization, they also "announced" the "journalistic activity" about the killing of Mahsa Amini as "an important and main accusation". </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53525'> <reference source='https://tinyurl.com/y8j8j2ft'> Masoud Setayeshi, the spokesman of the judiciary of the Islamic Republic, said about the fact that the lawyers of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi announced in an interview that there is no example of their clients' cooperation with the US government and that we will see their release soon: > I have not seen anything like that. The case is at the stage of hearing and making a legal decision, so we deny their acquittal of the charge in question. If there is something, we will announce it. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53527'> <reference source='https://x.com/Shahabmir10/status/1707487191616586233?s=20'> Shahab Mirlohi published a post on the X social network about the violations of the law during the process of hearing the case of Niloufar Hamedi and his client, Elaheh Mohammadi, especially the violation of Article 242 of the Civil Code and the violation of temporary detention for more than a year without issuing a court ruling. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53529'> <reference source='https://tinyurl.com/bdh9st25'> In an open letter, 200 journalists and writers protested the temporary detention of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi for more than a year and demanded their release. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53531'> <reference source='https://tinyurl.com/yak8857e'> The 15th branch of the Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Salavati, found Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi guilty of three charges and issued their verdict. According to Mizan, the Judiciary News Agency, Elaheh Mohammadi was sentenced to six years in prison for the charge of "collaboration with the hostile government of the United States", five years in prison for the charge of assembly and collusion, and one year in prison for the charge of propaganda against the state. According to this report, Niloufar Hamedi was also sentenced to seven years in prison for the charge of "collaborating with the hostile American government, five years in prison for assembly and collusion, and one year in prison for the charge of propaganda against the state." According to Mizan's report, Niloufar Hamedi and Elaha Mohammadi were banned for two years from membership in political parties, groups, and activities in the virtual space, media, and press. Mizan also confirmed that the temporary arrest of Mohammadi and Hamedi will be "deducted and calculated" as timed served based on Article 27 of the Criminal Code. With the application of Article 134 of the Criminal Code, six years of imprisonment will be applicable for Elaheh Mohammadi and seven years of imprisonment for Niloufar Hamedi. Simultaneously with the ruling of the primary court against Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, Mizan published a video under the title "Khabarchin (informant)" in which it claims the two cooperated with the United for Iran organization and Ghoncheh Ghavami, the editor of the Dideban Azaar website. In the report published by Mizan in this regard, it is claimed that "a collusion has been made with the staff of the United for Iran Organization (one of the partner organizations of the US State Department) to implement a project of campaigning and movement-building for soft subversion and creating street riots under the guise of social issues." </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53548'> <reference source='https://t.me/tehran_association_journalists/1135'> Journalist Association of Tehran province condemned the sentences issued against Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi in a statement. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53550'> <reference source='https://tinyurl.com/mr6khk3x'> Hamamihan newspaper called the sentence issued by the Revolutionary Court for Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi "against public opinion". </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53542'> <reference source='https://x.com/MaryLawlorhrds/status/1716397123816571043?s=20'> In response to the issuance of heavy prison sentences for Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi, Mary Lalor, the UN Special Rapporteur, wrote in Farsi on the X social network that "Iran must stop the widespread persecution of human rights defenders and journalists." Ms. Lalor also mentioned the one-year prison sentence for Saleh Nikbakht, the lawyer of Mehsa Amini's family, and requested the suspension of this sentence. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53541'> <reference source='https://t.me/senfi_uni_iran/9981'> A group of Allameh University students published a statement in solidarity with Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53553'> <reference source='https://x.com/AmnestyIran/status/1716772674674856214?s=20'> In a statement, Amnesty International objected to the heavy sentences for Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, pointing out that "journalism is not a crime" and demanded their immediate release. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53552'> <reference source='https://ifj-farsi.org/?p=11491'> In a statement, the International Federation of Journalists called the verdict issued by the Revolutionary Court against Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi as "shocking and unfair" and while condemning it, demanded the immediate release of all imprisoned journalists in Iran. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53556'> <reference source='https://x.com/parsaee_d/status/1717240866870333867?s=20'> Saeed Parsaei, Elaheh Mohammadi's husband, protested the documentary aired by Mizan news agency in a note on his user account on X channel and said that not even a single evidence acceptable by a court was presented in this documentary. Mr. Parsaei also wrote that by airing this documentary, the media of the Judiciary not only questioned the principles of dealing with judicial cases and the two-stage system of issuing judgments in the Judiciary, but also tried to convince people that the verdict is "100% correct" and "final". </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53558'> <reference source='https://t.me/emtedadnet/83086'> National Development Party of Islamic Iran released a statement protesting the sentences issued for Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53560'> <reference source='https://harasswatch.com/news/2231/-%D8%AC%D8%B1%D9%85-%D8%A2%D9%86%D9%87%D8%A7-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%86-%DA%A9%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%85-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA-'> A group of women's movement activists and social activists protested against the preliminary rulings issued by the 15th branch of the Revolutionary Court against Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi and declared that they stand with them: > Their crime is to be with the people, and in this case, the price for these two women is 25 years in prison. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53562'> <reference source='https://tinyurl.com/yc6edh26'> In an interview with Shargh newspaper, Parto Borhanpour, the lawyer of Niloufar Hamedi emphasized the unfairness of the arrest process and the holding of the "closed court" of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi, as well as "numerous flaws in the text of the issued sentence", and reminded that he has applied for appeal on Saturday. Regarding the sentence issued for these two defendants, Parto Borhanpour, the lawyer of Niloufar Hamedi, told Shargh Network that "none of the formal objections of the lawyers have been answered and not even a sentence has been written in the rebuttal of the defense", and instead it contains "vague sentences" referring to "confessions of persons without mentioning their identity". Borhanpour also recalled the claim of Masoud Setayeshi, the spokesperson of the judiciary, about the unrelatedness of Mohammadi's and Hamedi's accusations regarding the killing of Mahsa Amini, adding that "part of the case documents" are about the death of Ms. Amini and "related news" and " they are mentioned both in the indictment and the verdict." Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou, the husband of Niloufar Hamedi, also wrote in his user account on X social network that "we objected to the unjust sentence". Mr. Ajorlou has expressed his hope that the appeals court will "deal with this objection fairly and according to the law." </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53573'> <reference source='https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Dqkp3tk8w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link'> 430 days have passed since the arrest of Niloufar Hamedi. Mohammad Hossein Ajorlo, her husband, published a text on his Instagram account and wrote that although the appeal request was submitted two weeks ago, the case has not been sent to the appeals branch. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='53644'> <reference source='https://x.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1733364191120052727?s=20'> Mohammad Hossein Ajorlo wrote in his user account on the X social network that his wife, Niloufar Hamedi, has filed a complaint against Abolghasem Salvati, the judge of the Revolutionary Court, due to "refusal to release her at the end of one year of temporary detention". Mr. Ajorlou continued to call the temporary detention of his wife for the past 444 days "illegal" and said that he was not aware of "the process of Niloufar Hamedi's complaint". </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='54073'> <reference source='https://x.com/mohamadhosein_2/status/1741802415869788588?s=20'> Niloufar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi, and Nasim Soltanbeigi were denied the right to visit. Mohammad Hossein Ajorlou, the husband of Niloufar Hamedi, while announcing this news on his user account on X, wrote that the reason for this action was the singing of the song "Safarnak" by these three people from the phone of Evin prison and its release on social networks. According to Mr. Ajorlou, this decision was taken while, contrary to the law, they were not present in the prison's disciplinary council meeting. Iran Jalili, the mother of Nasim Soltanbeigi, also wrote on X a day ago that this restriction will continue until the end of December. On December 16, 2022, Nasim Soltanbeigi, Elaheh Mohammadi, and Niloufar Hamedi sang a song titled "Safarnak" in a phone call from the women's ward of Evin prison, a video of which was published on social networks. In the video, the message "This is a phone call from Evin prison" was heard. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='54558'> <reference source='https://ifj-farsi.org/?p=12125'> The International Federation of Journalists condemned the "punitive actions" of the judicial authorities of the Islamic Republic against Niloufar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi, and Nasim Soltanbeigi, and demanded the release of these three and other imprisoned journalists. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='54905'> <reference source='http://tinyurl.com/3t4d3xbm'> According to IranWire, Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi were released from prison on a bail of 100 billion rials after 16 months of imprisonment. According to ISNA's report, Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi are banned from leaving and will be out of prison until the appeal court's decision is issued. The release of Elaheh and Niloufar had a wide reflection in the media and social networks. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='54908'> <reference source='https://ifj-farsi.org/?p=12178'> Dominique Pradalieh, the head of the International Federation of Journalists, expressed content about the release of Niloufar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi and demanded the release of all incarcerated journalists in Iranian prisons. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='54906'> <reference source='http://tinyurl.com/5n75kpcz'> without mentioning the names of Elaha Mohammadi and Nilufar Hamedi, Mizan, the official news agency of the Judiciary wrote in a short report that a new case has been opened in Tehran's Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor's Office due to the publication of their pictures without hijab after their release from Evin prison. Also, in another report, Mizan discussed the comments of Ali Al-Ghasimehr, Chief Justice of Tehran Province, at the meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council regarding the release of Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi and quoted him as saying: > Given that the stage of conducting investigations and gathering valid information in their cases had been prolonged and the case was in the appeals court, according to the law, this court decided to cancel the arrest warrant for these two people, and as a result, the two were released on bail. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='54911'> <reference source='http://tinyurl.com/mtbsw3z9'> The state-run Fars news agency wrote that Elaheh Mohammadi and Niloufar Hamedi have gone on a one-week medical leave. This news agency claimed that Mohammadi and Hamedi were released by posting bail of 100 billion rials. They were previously sentenced to prison for cooperating with the hostile American government, assembly and collusion to commit crimes against the country's security, and cooperation with subversive institutions. They have received a week's leave for medical procedures (Elaheh Mohammadi, dentistry; Niloufar Hamedi, gynecological disease), and after the end of the leave, they will return to prison to resume their sentence." At the same time, Mehdi Keshtdar, the spokesperson of the Judiciary, wrote in his user account on X social network: > Regarding the two journalists who were released until the ruling of the Court of Appeal, an additional point is that the review of the records shows that from the beginning in the indictment, these people were not charged with espionage. Also, Mohammad Farahani, the editor-in-chief of Mizan, the Judiciary's news agency, in his user account on X denied Fars' claim that Ms. Hamedi and Mohammadi were released due to medical leave and wrote: > The reason for the temporary release of two female security defendants is that they are on bail. According to Article 242 of the Criminal Procedure Law, the court was obliged to release them. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>