Masah Amini – The Diplomatic Envoy

November 2022 Opinion

Iranian Protests Escalate Despite Government Crackdown

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Andrea Gonzalez 0 Comments Masah Amini, Iran Protests, Morality police, Human Rights, Women's Rights

As these protests continue to break out across Iran, the Iranian government is intent on restoring stability. Initially, Iranian security forces only used tear gas, riot police, and batons; however, they have since begun to use metal pellets, and even lethal force, reports TIME.

October 2022 International News

Protests Erupt in Iran Following the Death of Mahsa Amini

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Catherine Anderson 0 Comments Iran, Women's Rights, Hijab, Masah Amini, Iran Protests

Protests have erupted in at least 46 cities, villages, and towns in Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on September 16, writes NPR. Iran’s “morality police,” The New York Times states, have been in charge of enforcing the country’s conservative dress and behavior laws since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.