Published 2 years ago

Iran police fire tear gas at protest over death in custody

Summary by Ground News

Mahsa Amini, a twenty-two year old woman from Saqqez, Iran, died in custody after her arrest by a special unit of Iran's security services. Amini's death has sparked protests over compulsory veiling and several days of significant unrest throughout Iran. On September 22, the Foreign Policy program at Brookings will host a webinar featuring Suzanne Maloney in conversation with Maziar Bahari.

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Times of India

Mahsa Amini: Iranian women chop off hair, burn hijabs to mark protest over death of Mahsa Amini

Middle East News: TEHRAN: A slew of protests erupted in Iran on Sunday over the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, following her detention by the country's mora.

2 years ago·India

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BBC News

Iran headscarf: Raisi says police custody death must be investigated

The death of a woman who allegedly broke headscarf rules sparks the worst unrest in recent years.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Iranian Women Burn Hijabs, Chop Off Hair to Protest Mahsa Amini's Death

To register their protest against the 'morality police', Iranian women have been chopping off their hair, burning their hijab and sharing videos of the acts on social media.

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

At least 9 killed as Iran protests spread over woman's death

Clashes between Iranian security forces and protesters angry over the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody have killed at least nine people since the violence erupted over the weekend, according to a tally Thursday by The Associated Press.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

EXPLAINER: Woman's death in custody sparks Iran protests

Protests have erupted across Iran in recent days after a 22-year-old woman died while being held by the morality police for violating the country’s strictly enforced Islamic dress code

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Iranian unrest leading up to Mahsa Amini's death in police custody

DUBAI - The death of a young woman in the custody of the morality police has infuriated Iranians who have taken to the streets to protest in at least 50 cities and towns nationwide, with police using force to disperse demonstrations. Here is a chronology of unrest in Iran, where security forces have staged tough crackdowns to stamp out dissent in the past. July 1999 - Students angered

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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