Iranian Woman Detained After Stripping to Underwear in Protest Against Dress Code

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:23pm on 03 Nov 2024,Sunday International

A female student at Tehran's Islamic Azad University was detained after stripping to her underwear, reportedly protesting Iran's strict dress code. Videos shared online show her in a state of undress before being forcibly taken by men in a car. Amnesty International condemned her "violent arrest," highlighting her prior harassment by the Basij militia. The university's public relations director claimed she suffers from mental health issues. Activists demand her immediate release and a thorough investigation into allegations of abuse during her arrest, echoing protests against Iran's hijab laws following Mahsa Amini's death in custody.

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