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Famous Iranian human rights activist fled to Canada

by Edie Jenkins

According to her own statements, one of the most famous Iranian human rights activists is… Canada leak. Atena Daemi described her trip outside Iran on the X platform (formerly Twitter). The activist is known for her criticism of death sentence in the Islamic Republic. Until early 2022, Daemi had been imprisoned for years.

With the outbreak of nationwide protests in fall 2022 against the repressive policies of the Governance came towards Daemi Descriptions after the fear of being arrested again. That’s why she hid at first. Also health got worse after multiple sclerosis she had been diagnosed.

Daemi finally crossed paths with her eldest Sister the border in neighboring country Iraq in the Kurdistan region. So ask them asylum asked in Canada.

Sentenced to 14 years in prison

“Since the day I… Iran have left me, the sadness and torment of my awareness “I haven’t left you for a moment,” Daemi wrote on

The 35-year-old activist was released from prison in early 2022. A revolutionary court sentenced her to 14 years in prison in 2015 Prison sentenced. THE Penalty was later reduced to seven years. Meanwhile, Daemi was standing Deposit released. She also served time in the infamous Ewin Prison. Hunger-strike.

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