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One of Iran’s most famous actresswho was arrested after she criticized the execution of a man who participated in nationwide protests, was released on bail on Wednesday, the state-linked ISNA said.
Taraneh Alidoosti, who starred in the 2016 Oscar-winning film “The Salesman,” condemned the hanging of Mohsen Shekari, who was killed last month in the first known case. executive related to the protests. Shekari is said to have been found guilty of “making war with God” for allegedly stabbing a member of the Basij paramilitary force at a protest in Tehran on September 23.
Alidoosti’s lawyer told ISNA she was released on bail and reformist newspaper Shargh Daily published a photo showing her on the street after being released from the notorious Evin prison without the traditional hijab. system of Islam.
Another photo on social media shows her holding flowers with supporters after her release.
Alidoosti, who has appeared in many popular Iranian TV shows, is known for being active in the MeToo movement in the Iranian film industry and is one of a number of Iranian celebrities who have expressed their support. for protests.
More than 500 celebrities, actors, playwrights, novelists and directors have signed an open letter calling for Alidoosti’s release. The open letter titled “Free Taraneh Alidoosti,” was signed by notable figures including Emma Thompson, Mark Ruffalo, Penélope Cruz, Kate Winslet and Kristen Stewart.
Alidoosti was not formally charged but was initially arrested for “lack of evidence for her claims” regarding her objection to the hanging of Shekari.
Known as a feminist, Alidoosti last month posted a photo of herself on Instagram without the Muslim hijab and keep a sign read “Women, Life, Freedom” to show support for the protest movement.
Several Iranians have been sentenced to death during nationwide protests stemming from the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini after she was arrested by the state’s ethics police for allegedly not wearing a hijab. head properly.
Her death sent shockwaves across the Islamic Republic, with prominent public figures coming out in support of the movement. Since then, protests have rallied around a range of grievances with the dictatorship.
