Rapper and Activist Toomaj Kidnapped by the Islamic Republic

#ToomajSalehi #توماج_صالحی #MahsaAmini #مهسا_امینی #IranRevolution #IranRevolution2022

Toomaj Salehi, an Iranian rapper and activist was arrested on October 30th by security forces the day after his interview with CBC News was aired. He has been openly criticizing the regime in his songs and supporting the protests in Iran through his social media platform. Toomaj’s life is in danger. Be his voice.

“If you pretended to fall asleep while they were shedding blood ... Just know that we don't have blank votes, there is no neutrality in this war”

Toomaj, lyrics from Soorakh Moosh (Mouse Hole)

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Toomaj published this music video in support of the recent protests 5 days before his arrest.

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Iranian authorities arrested rapper & activist #Toomaj_Salehi today. He was a staunch supporter of the protests in Iran, using his music & numerous social media posting. He had asked the authorities to release political prisoners. Pic via ISNA. #MahsaAmini #مهسا_امینی pic.twitter.com/Ua4yOVE0Ay

— Omid Memarian (@Omid_M) October 30, 2022

Rapper Toomaj Salehi is part of an underground movement fighting online censorship as protests continue.

Today he was arrested, forced to join tens of thousands who've been arbitrarily detained in the last 45 days. #مهسا_امینی #Mahsa_Aminihttps://t.co/CYYi9NMZYm

— IranHumanRights.org (@ICHRI) October 30, 2022

Toomaj salehi, a beloved Iranian rapper, was kidnapped and arrested last night by IRI forces. He is known for speaking up for human rights and people’s pain in his songs and never stayed silent against injustice. His life is in danger right now, please be his voice #توماج_صالحی

— Erfan Paydar (@Erfanmusic) October 30, 2022