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A 20-year-old gay man was allegedly killed by his family members in Iran in a case of honour killing. The news of the killing was posted on social media by US-based Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad. “Rest in peace Alireza Fazeli Monfared,” said Alinejad. According to the Alinejad,  Alireza was brutally killed by his brother and cousins for being gay. Honour killing is the murder of a family member by another member of the family or social group, due to the brief that the victim has brought dishonour to the family.

(Read More: Gay man beheaded by family in Iran while preparing to flee country)Fazeli-Monfared’s murder sent shockwaves through the local and international LGBTQ community. It has been branded an “honor killing” — also known as shame killings — where someone is murdered by family members because they are believed to have brought shame or dishonor upon the family.In a bold display of protest in a country where people are executed for homosexual acts, two LGBTQ activists took to the streets of Iran to proudly fly Pride flags in response to Fazeli-Monfared’s death.Masih Alinejad, an Iranian activist and journalist, was sent footage of the protest, and shared it to her Twitter.“Hello Masih.

An Iranian woman who shocked the Internet with her attempts to look like actor Angelina Jolie has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, according to her lawyers in Iran.

receiving a 10-year prison sentence for "obscenity."The Iranian teenager who became famous for posting heavily-edited pictures of herself to resemble a scary-looking Angelina, has been released after media pressure, it's been claimed.Sahar Tabar, 19, whose real name is Fatemeh Khishvand, from Tehran, is believed to have been released on bail after serving 15 months.It comes after campaigners spoke out and US-based Iranian activist Masih Alinejad brought attention to the case.The teenager was jailed for obscenity, including comments insulting the hijab, according to the Iran Human Rights News Agency.Masih spoke out about the case and said: "Sahar Tabar is only 19. Her joke landed her in jail.