Two years after Mahsa Amini's death in Iran, protest movement endures harsh persecution
Two years have gone by since a massive protest movement erupted in Iran following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini after she was detained for allegedly violating the dress code for women. Dozens of women prisoners went on hunger strike to mark the anniversary. Opposition to the Islamic regime still faces a dire situation amid rampant executions and repression of women.
Persecution of bereaved relatives. Impunity for perpetrators. Rampant executions and infighting among the opposition.
Thirty-four women prisoners went on hunger strike in an Iranian prison Sunday to mark two years since protests erupted against clerical authorities, Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi's foundation said.
"Today, on the 15th September 2024, 34 female political prisoners in Evin Prison have gone on a hunger strike in commemoration of the second anniversary of the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement and the killing of Mahsa (Jina) Amini," it said.
Amini was a 22-year-old Iranian Kurd whose death in custody after her arrest for allegedly violating the strict dress code for women sparked the demonstrations.
The prisoners had abstained from food "in solidarity with the protesting people of Iran, against the government's oppressive policies," the foundation added.
Mohammadi, who has campaigned against the compulsory wearing of the hijab and the death penalty in Iran, has been in Tehran's Evin prison since November 2021.
Human rights groups say at least 551 people were killed. Thousands more were arrested, according to the United Nations.
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