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More arrest made for women who do not cover their hair in Iran

Iranian authorities have detained two women after they were beaten with yogurt, ostensibly for not covering their hair in public. In the viral video, a...
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Iran still strong on enforcing hijab rules

Iranian authorities have made it clear that they are determined to make the headscarf a requirement for women. It happens following months of demonstrations calling for...
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Iran morality police reportedly disbanded amidst protests

Iran's morality police, tasked with enforcing the country's Islamic dress code, are being disbanded, according to the country's attorney general. Mohammad Jafar Montazeri made the...
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UK working to remove Iran from UN women’s rights body

The UK is working to remove Iran from a UN body dedicated to women's rights. David Rutley, a foreign office minister, was answering an urgent...
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Iran unrest: Tehran court sentences first person to death over protest

State media has reported that , an Iranian court has sentenced to death the first person arrested for participating in the country's protests. The defendant,...
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Taliban official: Women barred from using Afghanistan’s gyms

According to a Kabul official, the Taliban have banned women from using gyms in Afghanistan as part of their latest religious edict which restricts...
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Taraneh Alidoosti: Prominent Iranian actress poses without a headscarf.

To show solidarity with anti-government protests, a prominent Iranian actress posted an image of herself without a headscarf on Instagram. Taraneh Alidoosti, best known for...
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Protests continue as Iran holds its first court sessions for alleged ‘rioters’

Iranian officials criticise a United Nations rapporteur, while a large number of journalists demand the release of their detained colleagues. Protests in Iran that began...
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Iran protests: Clashes after crowds gather at Mahsa Amini’s grave

Clashes have been reported in Mahsa Amini's hometown between Iranian security forces and protesters after crowds gathered near her grave to mark 40 days...
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Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber claims her hijab fell off inadvertently at competition

According to an Instagram post, a female Iranian climber who competed with her hair uncovered did so because her headscarf "inadvertently" fell off. Those protesting...
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