Mahsa Amini Protests

• 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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• Young couple who danced in viral video handed lengthy jail sentence in Iran

  The video showed Astiyazh Haghighi, 21, dancing without a headscarf with her fiancé Amir Mohammad Ahmadi, 22, in a public square.

  World

  Feb 2, 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
• 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
• 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 removed from UN women’s group after crackdown on Mahsa Amini protests

  The U.S.-led proposal removed Iran from the Commission on the Status of Women, which aims to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women.

  World

  Dec 14, 2022
• Iran carries out 1st known execution of prisoner arrested during protests

  Iran said Thursday it executed a prisoner convicted for a crime allegedly committed during the country's ongoing nationwide protests.

  World

  Dec 8, 2022
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• Iran protesters call for 3-day strike, protests planned

  Protesters in Iran called on Sunday a three-day strike this week as they seek to maintain pressure on authorities over the death in custody of Mahsa Amini.

  World

  Dec 4, 2022
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• Iran unrest ‘critical’ with more than 300 killed, UN rights chief says

  Later this week, the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva will hold a debate on the protests expected to be attended by diplomats as well as witnesses and victims.

  World

  Nov 22, 2022