Heavy security in Iran on Mahsa Amini death anniversary -rights groups, witnesses
Friday, 15 September 2023 Iranian security forces have been deployed in the hometown of Mahsa Amini ahead of the first anniversary of her death in police custody, according to witnesses and rights groups. Amini's death sparked widespread anti-government protests, with over 500 people killed and thousands arrested. Security forces have reportedly been stationed in several cities, and surveillance cameras have been installed to monitor potential protesters. Internet connectivity has also been disrupted in some areas.
A human rights group has said that in Iran, the father of Mahsa Amini was briefly detained by the country’s security forces on Saturday on the first anniversary of her death. The Kurdistan Human Rights Network said and I quote, “Security forces detained Amjad Amini today and returned him to his...
Iran Set To Impose , Harsher Punishments For , Violating Hijab Laws.
BBC reports that Iran has passed a controversial
new bill increasing the prison terms and fines
for women who break strict dress..
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Amini, a Kurdish-Iranian woman, died three days after she was arrested by the morality police, allegedly for violating the laws that require women to cover their hair in public.
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Friday, 15 September 2023
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