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Sherwin Hajipour says he was sentenced to greater than three years in jail for 'inciting folks to riot'.
An Iranian singer, whose tune turned an anthem through the 2022 mass protests, has been sentenced to greater than three years in jail for “inciting and inciting folks to riot to disturb nationwide safety.” Hai, the 26-year-old artiste posted on his Instagram account. Friday.
Sherwin Hajipour received a Grammy for the tune Baraa (“For”), which supported the protests that started after the loss of life of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. Amini was detained for allegedly not sporting correct hijab (scarf), which is obligatory within the nation.
It was not instantly clear when the decision was issued, and it was not reported elsewhere. Iranian state-run media additionally didn’t report the sentence.
However Hajipur posted it on the identical day as parliamentary elections have been held in Iran. Counting of votes continues within the first election after nationwide protests.
Hajipur thanked his legal professionals and his agent for his or her assist.
He wrote, “I cannot write the names of the decide and the prosecutor in order that they aren’t insulted and threatened, as a result of insults and threats usually are not within the faith of humanity.” “Lastly, sooner or later we’ll perceive one another. Till then.”
The singer had already served some jail time period, however was out on bail till the court docket's choice. It was not clear whether or not he had already reported to serve his sentence. Beneath Iranian legislation, jail sentences run concurrently, which means Hajipour will spend three years behind bars.
Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York didn’t reply to a request for remark.
“Baraye” was performed at a White Home ceremony celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New 12 months, in March 2023.
A month earlier, US First Woman Jill Biden had honored Hajipur with a particular Grammy for Greatest Music for Social Change, calling the tune a “highly effective and poetic name for freedom and girls's rights”.
Amini's loss of life led to months of protests, by which tons of of individuals, together with dozens of safety forces, have been killed and hundreds extra arrested.
Hajipur's sentencing comes as different activists, journalists and artists have confronted arrest, imprisonment and harassment for the reason that protests. Nobel Peace Prize winner Nargess Mohammadi can be amongst these jailed.