Iranian Journalist Moved to Karaj Prison to Start Sentence

Parisa Salehi, a journalist and student activist, was moved to Kachouei Prison in Karaj on Sunday to begin her jail term.

Her sister, Parinaz Salehi, shared the news on social media, stating, "Today, my sister Parisa Salehi, a journalist and master's student in economics at the University of Tehran, was transferred to Kachouei Prison to start her sentence."

Salehi was initially sentenced to one year in prison, two years of travel restrictions, a two-year social media ban, and two years of exile to Zanjan.

Although her one-year prison term was later reduced to five months by the appeals court, the additional sentences imposed by the trial court were upheld.

Salehi has pointed out several irregularities in the legal proceedings, including denying her right to a retrial.

The Coalition For Women In Journalism, an NGO, said, "Salehi's case highlights the unjust actions taken against journalists in Iran. We strongly denounce the Iranian regime for its egregious violations of media freedom, holding the unenviable position as the foremost jailer of journalists globally."