What began as a feminist movement, has turned into a revolution, as Iranians are demanding for an end to the regime. Nation-wide protests began in late September, following the death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Zhina Mahsa Amini. Amini died in a hospital in Tehran after Iran’s morality police inflicted violence on her after identifying Amini for improperly wearing her hijab.
Iranians have experienced state violence as a result of protesting, with some being shot, detained, tortured and sexually assaulted. Recently, 227 parliament members in Iran have called on the Judiciary to issue death sentences for arrested protesters.
In the full episode of Local 514, we look into how sanctions strengthen the regime, protests here in Montreal and the strength of Iranians demanding for an end to an oppressive regime.
