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Sep 26, 2022

Watch | All You Need to Know About Iran's Anti-Hijab Protests

Over 31 people have been killed during the state's crackdown so far after an agitation sparked by the custodial death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini.

Women are taking off their headscarves and cutting their hair in public and on social media to protest against mandatory hijab laws and the totalitarian regime.

This agitation, which has now spread across Iran, was triggered by the custodial death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amini. Over 31 people have been killed during the state’s crackdown so far.

Here is all you need to know about Mahsa Amini and the protests in Iran.

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