Iran: Actrița Elnaz Shakerdoust, condamnată la un an de închisoare pentru susținerea protestelor • Newsweek România

Iranian actress Elnaz Shakerdoust has been sentenced to one year in prison for supporting protesters killed during the violent crackdown in January 2026. She also faces a two-year ban on political, artistic, and online activities. The sentence was confirmed on appeal, although details of the initial ruling remain unclear. A friend stated that Shakerdoust is not currently imprisoned, but her whereabouts are unknown. Following the crackdown, she expressed her refusal to work in Iran, citing the bloodshed. The protests, which began in late December, escalated into significant anti-government demonstrations, resulting in thousands of deaths according to various NGOs. Shakerdoust, a prominent actress with over 50 films, has previously spoken out against violence and injustice in Iran.