Rapper Armin Nourani Detained, Forced Confession Video Published

HRANA – Armin Nourani, a rapper known by the stage name “Khojasteh,” was arrested and later released after signing a written pledge. At the same time, a video containing his confessions was released, though it remains unclear under what circumstances the video was recorded.

According to HRANA, Armin Nourani, known as “Khojasteh,” was temporarily detained.

Following his arrest, a video of his forced confessions was released. In the video, which was recorded under unknown circumstances, Nourani expresses regret over some of his previous statements and positions regarding the protests and his support for protesters. He was later released after signing a written pledge.

HRANA is investigating further details regarding the case, including the charges brought against Nourani.

Armin Nourani is a rapper who performs under the stage name “Khojasteh.”

It should be noted that, in addition to the violation of human dignity resulting from the recording and broadcast of forced confessions, under the law, an individual is presumed innocent until a court issues a final conviction. Any punishment imposed before a final conviction constitutes a violation of that individual’s civil and human rights.

Appeals Court Ruling: Donya Hosseini Sentenced to Prison

HRANA – The prison sentence of Donya Hosseini has been upheld in full by Branch 36 of the Tehran Province Court of Appeals. Ms. Hosseini had previously been sentenced by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court to three years and six months of imprisonment.

Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Hosseini was sentenced by Branch 36 of the Tehran Court of Appeals, presided over by Judge Khojasteh, to three years and six months in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime in support of strengthening the Israeli government.” This sentence had originally been issued at the preliminary stage by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari.

Donya Hosseini, also known by the alias “Donya Azad,” aged 36, was arrested in Tehran by security forces on June 16 of this year and released from Qarchak Varamin Prison on Sunday, August 3, after posting bail of 3 billion tomans.

In 2023, Ms. Hosseini was also sentenced in a separate case to five years of suspended imprisonment and a monetary fine.