Mahsa Amini News

• Canada adds more Iranian officials to sanctions list amid Mahsa Amini protests

  Joly's office says it is working with international partners to respond to the Iranian regime's egregious treatment of its people.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2023
  
• Iran protests: Demonstrations erupt once again after government crackdown

  While the unrest appeared to have tapered off in recent weeks, likely because of the executions or the brutal crackdown, acts of civil disobedience have continued unabated.

  World

  Feb 17, 2023
  
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• EU would ‘shoot itself in the foot’ by listing IRGC as terrorist group, Iran warns

  On Wednesday, the European Parliament called for the EU to list the Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization, blaming it for the repression of domestic protesters.

  World

  Jan 19, 2023
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• Iran protests: Tehran in ‘very fragile state’ 4 months after Mahsa Amini death

  Mahsa Amini's death unleashed years of built-up anger in society over issues like the economy, discrimination against ethnic minorities, and strict social and political controls.

  World

  Jan 16, 2023
• Iran protests: Tehran’s executions push demonstrators underground

  Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday signaled the state has no intention of softening its crackdown on the protests.

  World

  Jan 10, 2023
• Canada slaps new sanctions on Iranian ‘propaganda’ as protests continue

  Human rights activists see Iran’s crackdowns as an attempt to intimidate protesters and strike enough fear in the population to end the unrest.

  Canada

  Jan 9, 2023
• Iran protests: Tehran sentences 3 more protesters to death amid global criticism

  The European Union, the United States and other Western countries have condemned Iran for using the death penalty against demonstrators.

  World

  Jan 9, 2023
• Iran charges at least 1,000 people over ongoing unrest in Tehran: report

  Iranian leaders have described the ongoing protests as a plot by enemies of the Islamic Republic, including the United States and Israel.

  World

  Oct 31, 2022
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• Explosions, gunfire in western Iran as anger boils over Mahsa Amini’s death

  Demonstrations rage on in cities, towns and villages across Iran over the Sept. 16 death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the country's morality police in Tehran.

  World

  Oct 10, 2022
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• Iran alleges Mahsa Amini died from pre-existing conditions, not blows to body

  A coroner's report denied the 22-year-old suffered any injuries that led to her death in police custody, which has sparked weeks of protests against the Iranian regime.

  World

  Oct 7, 2022