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Several women in Iran were seen without hijabs, and female prisoners went on hunger strike on Sunday to mark the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death. Amini, a 22-year-old woman, died in 2022 while in custody for allegedly violating Iranian dress codes.Women from both affluent northern suburbs and working-class southern areas of Tehran were seen without hijabs in major parks during the day and after sunset. Azadeh, a 25-year-old student at Tehran Sharif University, told AP, "My act of defiance in not wearing a scarf is a tribute to Mahsa Amini. We must protect this as an accomplishment." She also reflected on Amini's death, noting, "She could be my age now if she had not passed away."In several cities in western and northwestern Iran, including Sanandaj, Divandarreh, Mahabad, and Buka...

PARIS: Thirty-four women prisoners went on hunger strike in an Iranian prison Sunday to mark two years since protests erupted against clerical authorities, the foundation of Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi 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 cam...

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