Coverage dated April 24, 2024

Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death

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JERUSALEM (AP) — A rapper in Iran who came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been sentenced to death, his lawyer and rights activists said Thursday.

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Los Angeles Times
Iranian rapper who came to fame during 2022 protests sentenced to death, lawyer says (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 24, 2024
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The Iranian rapper came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and for criticizing the Islamic Republic's government.
WOWK Charleston
Lawyer says Iran rapper famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini sentenced to death (opens WOWK Charleston)
Published Apr 24, 2024
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JERUSALEM (AP) — A rapper in Iran who came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been sentenced to death, his lawyer and rights activists said Thursday.
Fox News
Iran court sentences popular rapper to death for involvement in protests, lawyer says (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 24, 2024
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A rapper in Iran who rose to fame after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and criticizing the Islamic Republic has been sentenced to death, his lawyer said.

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