Iranian women took off their hijabs to protest over the death of a 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini, who was arrested and beaten up by the police for not properly following hijab regulations.
I hope these women never wear the hijabs they are taking off today.
Viral social media videos showed women protesters removing their hijabs, a punishable crime in Iran, and chanting ‘Death to Dictator’ during the protests in Amini’s hometown Saghez.
The incident took place weeks after Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s hardliner president, ordered stricter enforcement of the women’s dress code including wearing a hijab at all times. He also stipulated harsher punishments for the violations of the same.
Many viral videos showed protesters confronting the riot police who resorted to using tear gas on the rioters. In some videos, shots being fired can be heard at protest sites.
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/...h-8157645/
I hope these women never wear the hijabs they are taking off today.
Viral social media videos showed women protesters removing their hijabs, a punishable crime in Iran, and chanting ‘Death to Dictator’ during the protests in Amini’s hometown Saghez.
The incident took place weeks after Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s hardliner president, ordered stricter enforcement of the women’s dress code including wearing a hijab at all times. He also stipulated harsher punishments for the violations of the same.
Many viral videos showed protesters confronting the riot police who resorted to using tear gas on the rioters. In some videos, shots being fired can be heard at protest sites.
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/...h-8157645/
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