Amnesty accuses Iran of crimes against humanity over 2022 protest crackdown
Amnesty International has accused Iranian authorities of committing crimes against humanity during the crackdown on protests that began in September 2022. The organisation said the response to the demonstrations, which followed the death of Mahsa Amini, included killings, torture, rape and enforced disappearances. The report was released on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, and focuses on the state response to the movement known as "Woman, Life, Freedom".The report says the protests were triggered by Amini's death in custody after she was detained for allegedly violating Iran's strict dress rules for women. Amnesty said the crackdown left hundreds dead and identified 87... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 13:34 LONDON
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