A female student at Tehran's Islamic Azad University was violently arrested after protesting against Iran's compulsory veiling laws by stripping to her underwear. The Iranian government claims she is a 'troubled individual' receiving treatment, while Amnesty International demands her immediate release. This incident highlights ongoing tensions over women's rights in Iran, with international observers criticizing the government's attempts to downplay such protests.
Amnesty International has exposed the intensified crackdown on Iranian women and girls who choose not to wear headscarves in public, with over a million women receiving warning messages and facing penalties such as vehicle confiscation, suspension from universities, and denial of access to banking services. The Iranian authorities have also proposed a bill that would severely impact women's human rights, including fines, driving bans, and imprisonment. Amnesty International calls on the international community to take action and hold Iranian officials accountable for human rights violations, while providing support and protection for women and girls fleeing persecution.
