Escaped The Death Penalty, Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Has Been Out Of Prison

Toomaj Salehi (Instagram @toomajofficial)

JAKARTA - Rapper from Iran, Toomaj Salehi was finally able to breathe free air. He, who initially threatened the death penalty, had to be locked up in prison and treated unfairly.

Salehi was arrested in October 2022 for participating in the demonstration that broke out. At that time he loudly voiced a protest over the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman from Iran who was a victim of violence by local police.

As a music artist, Salei expressed her various concerns through songs. Her sharp and striking protests against the government, he was also secured by the authorities, threatened with the death penalty in April last year.

On this day, December 2, Salehi reported that he had been released from prison. Through his Instagram upload, he revealed how he felt that he had been treated unfairly.

"Salehi, Iran's son, was released from Dastgerd Prison today, after suffering 753 days of cruel, unfair, and unjust retention for no reason or documented legal support," Toomaj Salei wrote in his post caption.

The netizens welcomed the release of the humanitarian fighter who managed to escape death.

"Congratulations on your freedom, O Iranian Son," said one netter in the comments column @toomajofficial. There are also those who call Salei a hero. "Happy independence day, national hero," he said.