Emad Ghavidel

Emad Gavidel is a rapper and songwriter. The subject of most of his works of art has been political and social problems. He was arrested at the same time as the nationwide uprising of 2022 and was sentenced sometime later. Previously, he had faced interrogation and legal cases many times for his work.

The national uprising of 2022 centered around the “woman, life, freedom” slogan was triggered in response to the murder of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini. The protests began sporadically in several cities and online space but in just a few days it spread to dozens of cities across Iran and the goal of the protesters changed to overthrowing the regime. <symbol-timeline></symbol-timeline>

• <coverage-outsourcing id='46663'> <reference source='https://www.instagram.com/p/CkiqKQbOtf4/?hl=en'> He was arrested by the security forces and assaulted at his workplace. After his release, he wrote on his Instagram about how he was assaulted: > After I was arrested, when I objected to being handcuffed, someone punched me several times in the face, and after they pulled my hat over my head, another person punched me several times and said, 'So you are an artist huh? </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='46664'> <reference source='https://www.instagram.com/p/CkiqKQbOtf4/?hl=en'> He was released on bail. After his release, while criticizing the repressions and the chaotic situation of the country, he wrote on his Instagram that he was accused of "inciting the youth to riot". He continued: > They are asking me to keep silent by threatening and arresting me. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
• <coverage-outsourcing id='46665'> <reference source='https://t.me/sahamnewsorg/81214'> Saham News wrote that he was sentenced to three months in prison and 100 million rials in fines. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>