Iranian Activist Kianoosh Sanjari Dies by Suicide in Protest

Sanjari's death follows a public ultimatum demanding the release of four political prisoners in Iran.

Kianoosh Sanjari, a prominent Iranian human rights activist, took his own life after authorities failed to meet his demand for the release of four political prisoners.
Sanjari's protest highlighted ongoing repression in Iran, as the prisoners were involved in demonstrations following the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini.
Sanjari, who had sought asylum in Norway and worked in the US, returned to Iran in 2016 and was subsequently imprisoned and subjected to harsh treatments.
His death has sparked widespread grief and condemnation among activists and opposition figures, who blame the Iranian regime for his demise.
Sanjari's act is seen as a stark reminder of the severe consequences faced by dissenters in Iran, amid a broader crackdown on civil liberties.