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human-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Death of Iranian Teenager Sparks Outrage and Grief

Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been arrested after attending the funeral of Armita Geravanad, a teenage girl who died after being injured in a mysterious incident on Tehran's Metro. Sotoudeh was detained on charges of violating Iran's mandatory headscarf law. Geravanad's death has raised suspicions of foul play, as she was not wearing a headscarf at the time of the incident. Sotoudeh, known for defending activists and women prosecuted for removing their headscarves, called Geravanad's death "another state murder."

via The Times of Israel|

#armita-geravanad #human-rights #iran

social-issues2 years ago•4 min saved

Iranian Teenager Dies After Alleged Assault by Morality Police on Tehran Metro

Armita Geravand, an Iranian teenage girl who was injured on Tehran's Metro while not wearing a headscarf, has died after being in a coma for weeks. The circumstances surrounding her injury remain unclear, but her death threatens to reignite popular anger and protests against Iran's mandatory headscarf law. Activists have called for an independent investigation, alleging that Geravand may have been pushed or attacked for not wearing the hijab. The incident comes after the one-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, which sparked nationwide protests against the theocracy. Iran's treatment of women and the mandatory hijab law have faced renewed criticism internationally.

via POLITICO|

#headscarf #iran #protests

social-issues2 years ago•3 min saved

Iranian Teen Dies After Clash with Security Forces Over Hijab

An Iranian teenage girl, Armita Geravand, who was injured on Tehran's Metro while not wearing a headscarf, has died after being in a coma for weeks. The circumstances surrounding her injury remain unclear, but activists abroad allege she may have been pushed or attacked for not wearing the hijab. Geravand's death threatens to reignite popular anger and protests against Iran's mandatory headscarf law. The incident comes a year after the death of Mahsa Amini, which sparked nationwide protests. Iran's state-run media reported Geravand's death without mentioning the wider unrest surrounding the headscarf law.

via ABC News|

#headscarf #iran #protests