Omid Reza Mir Sayafi
Iranian journalist and blogger
Born
1980
46 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Iran
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Worked primarily as a journalist and blogger in Iran. Focused on civil rights issues and freedom of expression. Committed to reporting on social and political topics despite facing significant risks. Died in custody under suspicious circumstances, drawing attention to the treatment of journalists in Iran.
Reported on civil rights issues in Iran
Died in custody highlighting journalist safety
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