Mahsa Amini Death: 31 Civilians Killed by Iran Security Forces in Crackdown on Anti-Hijab Law Protestors, Says Human Rights Outfit
On Thursday, the UN experts condemned the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody after her arrest for allegedly failing to comply with Iran's strict rules on women's dress by wearing an "improper hijab".
According to reports, at least 31 civilians have been killed in a crackdown by the Iranian security forces on protests that erupted after the death of Mahsa Amini, who had been arrested by the morality police, according to the Oslo-based Iran Human Rights NGO. Meanwhile, the UN experts condemned the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody after her arrest for allegedly failing to comply with Iran's strict rules on women's dress by wearing an "improper hijab".
Crackdown by Iranian Security Forces on Protestors
#UPDATE At least 31 civilians have been killed in a crackdown by the Iranian security forces on protests that erupted after the death of Mahsa Amini who had been arrested by the morality police, according to the Oslo-based Iran Human Rights NGO. pic.twitter.com/muMM4qHJMT
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