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Iran women's protests are the focus of 'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi's new book

The French Iranian author and artist, best known for her graphic novel Persepolis, edited and contributed to a new graphic anthology titled Woman, Life, Freedom, inspired by Iran's recent protests.

WEKU

#SaveToomaj: Iran Urged To Spare Rapper After 'Grotesque' Verdict

Iranian authorities on Thursday faced pressure to release and clear a prominent rapper sentenced to death in a verdict supporters say is merely revenge for his music backing anti-government protests.

International Business Times

Iranian Rapper Sentenced To Death For Criticizing Government

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for criticizing government and advocating against oppression. International condemnation of Iran's crackdow...

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Toomaj Salehi: Omid Djalili condemns Iran's plan to execute popular dissident rapper

Lawyer for rapper says he was sentenced to death on charges linked to unrest in Iran in 2022

Evening Standard

Violent arrests seen in Iran as 'morality patrols' resume in nationwide crackdown

A year and a half after the start of the “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests, police in Iran have resumed “morality patrols” to crack down on women violating the Islamic Republic’s strict hijab rules. Patrols consisting of uniformed male officers and female officers in black chadors have been seen in the…

France 24

Iran Attacks Israel

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Reason

UN Mission Condemns Unlawful Death Of Mahsa Amini In Iran

The UN declares Mahsa Amini's death in Iranian custody as 'unlawful', sparking global outrage and calls for justice. Ongoing human rights issues in Iran hi...

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‘The little girl in Persepolis has grown up’: Marjane Satrapi on life after her hit graphic novel – and her radical new work

As a new wave of protests sweep Iran, the author explains why she has returned to drawing. Plus: an extract from her new collection of protest cartoons

The Guardian - UK

Iran's new generation: Meet the young women fighting for freedom

In Iran, the death of 22-year-old student Mahsa Amini triggered an unprecedented uprising that is still having repercussions. Arrested on September 13, 2022 by Iran's morality police for wearing an "ill-fitting" headscarf that did not fully cover her hair, Amini died three days later in hospital, provoking a wave of…

France 24

Analysis: Why are Iranian monarchists backing Israel over its Gaza war?

Iran’s monarchists have moved closer to Israel, which they see as a key ally in their fight to reinstate the Pahlavis.

Al Jazeera

UN: Iran committed crimes against humanity during protest crackdown

Fact-finding mission concludes regime murdered, imprisoned, tortured and raped those who protested the death of Mahsa Amini

The Guardian - UK

UN Report: Iran Responsible For Death Of Mahsa Amini

U.N. report exposes human rights violations in Iran, leading to protests against mandatory headscarf laws and calls for international action.

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Executions in Iran hit 8-year high in 2023

Use of the death penalty surged by 43 percent following huge protests prompted by Mahsa Amini’s death.

Al Jazeera

Low turnout as conservatives dominate Iran parliamentary election

Elections were the first since nationwide protests broke out in 2022 over the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.

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Iranian singer ‘sentenced to jail’ over Mahsa Amini protest anthem

Shervin Hajipour says he was sentenced to more than three years in prison for ‘inciting people to riot’.

The Guardian - UK

Iranian singer given three years in jail for song about Mahsa Amini protests

Shervin Hajipour sentenced for ‘inciting and provoking people to riot to disturb national security’

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Iranian Singer Sentenced To Prison Over Protest Anthem

Iranian singer Shervin Hajipour sentenced to over 3 years in prison for protest anthem, faces travel ban and forced song creation. Center for Human Rights ...

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Iran Holds First Parliamentary Election Amid Low Voter Turnout

Iran's parliamentary election aftermath amid low turnout, conservative dominance, and economic struggles.

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International Business Times

Iranians Vote In Elections As Conservatives Expected To Dominate

Iranians voted on Friday in elections for parliament and a key clerical body, amid fears of a low turnout and with conservatives expected to tighten their grip on power.

The Guardian - UK

Iranians expected to shun first election since death of Mahsa Amini

Turnout of 38.5% or less predicted despite moves to make voting easier and allow more candidates

France 24

Iran begins voting as conservatives expected to dominate

Polling stations in Iran opened Friday for voting to select members of parliament and a key clerical body, amid fears of a low turnout and with conservatives expected to tighten their grip on power.

International Business Times

Iran Gears Up For Elections Dominated By Conservatives

Iranians will cast ballots in legislative and key assembly elections on Friday, with conservatives expected to tighten their grip on power in the absence of any serious competition.

Reason

China and Iran Have Their WikiLeaks Moment

Hackers have unmasked some of the tactics Beijing and Tehran use to silence their opponents.

International Business Times

Economic Pain Casts Dark Shadow As Iranians Go To Vote

As Iranians head to the polls for legislative and other elections on Friday, candidates have promised them on campaign posters to "fight corruption" and "fix the economy".

The Guardian - AU

Where freedom meets repression: Australian academics tread a fine line over ties to Iran

More than 20 papers involving collaboration have been published in the past year, despite the government warning against joint research projects

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