On October 17, 2022, Yasemi, a Kurdish poet from Ivangharb, was arrested shortly after posting a video in which he recited a poem about Mahsa Amini, the young woman whose custodial death sparked the 2022 protests. On November 12, Yasemi was reported as released from jail, though the conditions upon his release are unknown.
Behrouz Yasemi
Is case active: Yes
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Released
Years active:2022