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Iranian Photojournalist Yalda Moaiery Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Documenting National Unrest

An Iranian court has sentenced photojournalist Yalda Moaiery to 15 years in prison for her work documenting the country's political unrest and economic crisis. The ruling, handed down by the Tehran Revolutionary Court, accuses Moaiery of acting in the interests of the Zionist regime against national security. The sentence includes the confiscation of her camera and electronic devices, along with a permanent ban on political and media activities. Moaiery has spent over 20 years as an independent photojournalist, capturing images of mass protests, the war with Israel, and the repression of women. Despite the lengthy sentence, Moaiery expressed a commitment to remain an independent journalist and bear witness to the truth. She noted that public attention to her case could help other media workers in authoritarian regimes. The court's decision serves as a warning to others who record the reality of the Iranian regime. While Moaiery is currently free while awaiting her appeal, she remains a dedicated witness to the contemporary history of her country.

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