Hair-Raising! Women in Iran Are Leading A Wave of Powerful Anti-Hijab Protests
After the death of Mahsa Amini, the anger is palpable and it is spreading to other parts of the world. Now women in Iran are leading a wave of powerful anti-government protests. Take a Look
If you¡¯re not paying attention to the women-led protests taking place in Iran right now, let this be your sign to start. Last week the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody sparked a wave of demonstrations across the country.
Detained by Iran police for wearing an ¡°improper hijab,¡± Amini spent three days in a coma before she was pronounced dead of what police are calling a heart attack.
However, eyewitnesses report seeing officers beat Amini in a police van after her arrest. After the death of Mahsa Amini, the anger is palpable and it is spreading to other parts of the world. Now women in Iran are leading a wave of powerful anti-government protests. Take a Look:
An Iranian woman living in Turkey, burns a headscarf, during a protest outside the Iranian consulate in Istanbul.
A frame of women standing in protest from Iran.?
Massive protests erupted in Iran and worldwide after Mahsa Amini¡¯s death, which protesters believe was a result of police brutality.
Woman cuts off her hair on grave of brother killed during anti-hijab protest in Iran. He died during anti-hijab protests that have erupted in Iran following the tragic death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini over "dress code violation".??
An Iranian woman living in Turkey cuts her ponytail off during a protest outside the Iranian consulate in Istanbul.
A demonstrator raising his arms and makes the victory sign during a protest for Mahsa Amini.
An Iranian Man who shielded many women and took all shotgun pellets on himself during anti-hijab protest in Tehran.
Women in Iran are burning their hijabs and cutting their hair to protest the death of Mahsa Amini.??
Brave Iranian women stand against police brutality in Iran.
A protester holds a placard during a demonstration by Iranians living in Greece in central Athens to support an Iranian women who are protesting against Iran's strict dress code for women, including the wearing of the headscarf in public.?
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