Iran's Revolutionary Rapper: Toomaj Salehi Freed from Prison After Death Sentence Overturned

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Toomaj Salehi,** an Iranian rapper sentenced to death for speaking out against the Iranian regime, has been released from custody after completing a one-year sentence. Salehi, who has 2.6 million followers on Instagram, had posted videos talking about 'revolution' and resistance after the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody. His death sentence was overturned by Iran's Supreme Court in June. Across the world, demonstrations took place in support of Salehi, including in Spain, France, Germany, the US, Australia, and London.

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