Iran protests rage as thousands defy security forces
Protests raged overnight in Iran as thousands turned out to mark 40 days since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini
Dec 21 2024
(BBC) She died in police custody on 16 September, sparking a wave of unrest
Young women have since burned their headscarves and confronted security forces in a movement that shows little sign of abating
Wednesday's marches were some of the largest seen since the protests began and police are reported to have fired on protesters in Saqqez, Amini's home city
Mourners marching to her grave chanted "woman, life, freedom" and "death to the dictator"
Fresh protests were roiling the city of Mahabad on Thursday
Amini was arrested by Iran's notorious morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab "improperly"