Iranian Student Protests Dress Code by Stripping to Underwear, Faces Arrest
A student at Tehran's Azad University protested Iran's hijab laws by stripping down to her underwear, leading to her violent arrest.
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A female student in Iran stripped down to her underwear at Tehran's Islamic Azad University as a protest against the country's strict hijab laws and being harassed by the Basij militia. Videos show her first walking around campus and later being aggressively arrested by security personnel. Amnesty International has called for her immediate release, citing allegations of abuse during her detention. The incident recalls recent protests ignited by the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022, highlighting ongoing struggles against Iran’s repressive dress code.
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