This is truly horrific. The details the BBC has uncovered of the killing of 16 yr old Nika Shakarami by the IRGC after she joined the #WomanLifeFreedom protests in #Iran in 2022. I hope the story's shared widely & we can only hope for justice & for the end of this criminal regime

#FreeToomaj : We condemn the abhorrent sentencing to death of Iranian rapper توماج صالحی🌋 and demand his immediate release.

Our statement with PEN America and ARC (Artists at Risk Connection)
indexoncensorship.org/2024/04/statem…

Why is factual TV like eating your greens? 🥗

You'll have to listen to the latest episode of our Countdown to the BAFTAs podcast to find out, as alex zane is joined by Faraz Osman and Ramita Navai to discuss a challenging yet creatively ambitious year for factual production

“Tell us about your kidnap?”

“I was terrified. I was told I would be hanged. My 12 Afghan cellmates decided I should have one of the blankets and bed-mats. ‘You are our guest, they said’”

3 months before publication of WAR & PEACE & WAR, Andrew North interviewed by Ramita Navai

Many asking how they can help stop Iranian rapper توماج صالحی🌋 from being executed by the Iranian regime. Please do the following - in this thread below👇🏼
& spread the word, his only hope is worldwide headlines

Iran wants to execute rapper Toomaj Salehi for daring to criticise the regime & support the uprising. The kind of man who donates award money to flood victims. His only hope is if we make him a cause célèbre -spread the word, get politicians celebs involved before it’s too late.

On top of his unwavering support for the Woman Life Freedom protests, rapper Toomaj Salehi donated the 2023 Index on Censorship award cash prize to relief funds for those impacted by floods in Iran. This is the man Iran wants to execute. Courageous, principled and kind #FreeToomaj

#ToomajSalehi is trending on X , all top news agencies are now covering his story, there is close to half a million signatures on a petition to free him and politicians worldwide are saying his name.
When freedom-loving Iranians show unity and resolve and speak with one voice we

I am looking forward to this evenings' talk with Andrew North & Ramita Navai on Afghanistan.
They both share deep empathy and understanding for the country and its people.

April 25, 6pm | Mayfair

Last few tickets.
events.onfrontline.com/events/onfront…

Prominent Iranian rapper #ToomajSalehi who has become a hero among Iranians for his bravery speaking out against the corruption and repression of the regime in his songs has been
SENTENCED TO DEATH.
Rap artists around the world need to speak out in solidarity. PEN associations

For hugging a female fan who had ran onto the field to greet him, soccer player Hossein Hosseini was summoned to court to respond to a complaint by Tehran’s Police Chief Ahmadreza Radan, fined about $4,600 by his club, Esteghlal, suspended for one match, and ordered to make a

“We are gravely concerned about the wave of arrests of human rights defenders & education activists in Afghanistan, seemingly in connection with their work and advocacy for women's and girls' right to education. Access to education is a fundamental right.” ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

If another country arrested that many students and professors in one day, the US would be deeply concerned

Never imagined our investigation would lead us here

The 1st time anyone has started legal action against a major oil firm over its flaring practices

Proud of everyone who worked so hard to get us here especially Ali's father channeling his grief into this landmark battle

My Columbia Journalism students are out reporting non-stop: working sources they've built over months, navigating the campus unlike any outsider, and adding much-needed context, humanity and depth to coverage.

If you're an editor looking to commission them, get in touch.

Openly Jewish people marching in London.

Looking forward to this event next Thursday 25 April with Ramita Navai for ON FRONT LINE With #Afghanistan out of the global spotlight, there's lots to talk about. Please come if you can.