A U.N. fact-finding mission submitted a report to the Human Rights Council, holding Iran responsible for the death of Mahsa Amini and subsequent violent crackdowns on protests against mandatory hijab laws. The report accuses Iranian security forces of employing unnecessary lethal force, leading to over 500 deaths and 22,000 detentions. Amini’s death sparked nationwide protests, marked by chants against the ruling theocracy. The report details physical violence inflicted on detainees, including sexual assault, and dismisses Iran’s denial of responsibility for Amini’s death. It also highlights the chilling effect of intentional injuries inflicted on protesters and ongoing investigations into similar incidents.
UN Report Accuses Iran of Violence in Mahsa Amini’s Death and Crackdown on Protests
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