Two prominent actresses arrested in Iran for not wearing hijabs as protests continue

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Hengameh Ghaziani, 52, and Katayoun Riahi, 60, were arrested on suspicion of acting against the state, according to state-run news agency IRNA. Both women have written posts on social media critical of the government's violent response to protests that have erupted in the nation.

Published 2 months ago · Iran, Islamic Republic of

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Two prominent actresses arrested in Iran for not wearing hijabs as protests continue

Iran reportedly arrested two prominent actresses, Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi, for not wearing hijabs in public as the country's government continues to crack down on ongoing protests.

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Sueddeutsche Zeitung

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Publico

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Die Presse

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