AFP
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News from the NOS•today, 17:57
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Protests continue in Iran over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Amini was arrested last week for failing to follow the rule that women must cover their heads, according to religious police. According to eyewitnesses, the Iranian was mistreated after her arrest and then she collapsed at the police station. The young woman died after being in a coma for three days.
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Angered by this, Iranian women burn their veils and cut their hair, as can be seen in social media videos. In addition, videos of protests in cities and universities are circulating on social media, during which the security services use tear gas. There would also be filming.
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Police deny that Amini died as a result of police brutality and speak of an “unfortunate accident”. Previously, the police had announced that the woman had suffered a heart attack when she was transported to the police station.
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