Reports of his torture and solitary confinement were confirmed by those in touch with Salehi and posted by his social media manager, Negin Niknaam, who is based in Germany. Salehi's cousin Azadeh ...

But a spokesperson for the rapper says neither Salehi or his family knew he was to be set free. "Toomaj himself didn't know he was going to be released," his spokesperson Negin Niknaam told The ...

A joint statement from Salehi’s cousin Arezou Eghbali Babadi and friend Negin Niknaam, read: “The international community’s solidarity and support have played a crucial role in the release ...