Iran Unrest Takes New Turn As Schoolgirls Join Protests

2 years ago 04/10/2022
  • Demonstrations that started after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of Irans morality police and rapidly grew into nationwide anti-government unrest entered their 19th day, taking a new turn not seen in previous Iranian protests.

    To many Iranian observers, the fast spread of the protests among teenagers was a stark reminder of the gap between the ruling establishment and the so-called Generation Z, which has increasingly taken a distance from the official narrative on hijab and othe... [see source for more information]

  • Since then, school girls across the country have taken over with various tactics, including removing their veils and shouting slogans that are h...

  • To many Iranian observers, the fast spread of the protests among teenagers was a stark reminder of the gap between the ruling establishment and ...

  • At least 63 people were killed last week in Zahedan, southeastern Iran, by the repression of demonstrations by security forces, the NGO Iran Hum...