UPDATE: Iran’s Women Face Long-Term Prison Sentences Over New Hijab Laws
Online image of Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi in concert without hijab Originally published by...
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Author: Deepa Parent
UPDATE: Iran — “Hijab Protester Who Undressed May Be Tortured in Psychiatric Unit”
Human rights activists are gravely concerned that young Iranian woman arrested for stripping to her underwear could be subjected to torture.
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Iran: Mother of Slain Protester Nika Shakarami, 16, Is Arrested
The mother of Nika Shakarami, 16, the slain protester who became face of Iran’s Woman, Life, Freedom protests, has reportedly been arrested.
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Fears for Women’s Rights Activists After Iran’s 87 Executions in July
Fears for women’s rights activists imprisoned in Iran after 87+ executions in July, and 29 in single day in August: “Regime is taking revenge over protests”.
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Iran: Woman Shot and Paralyzed Over Hijab
Arezoo Badri is reportedly shot and paralyzed by Iranian police who attempted to stop her car over alleged violations of Iran’s compulsory hijab laws.
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Iranians On The Presidential Election: “Unless We Come Back On The Streets, Nothing Will Change”
Iranians on Presidential election: “Unless we come back on the streets, nothing will change. I feel betrayed not only by the west, but also by my people.”
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