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Amnesty International Demands Release of Iranian Student Arrested for Protest Against Veil

Amnesty International is calling for the immediate release of an Iranian university student who was arrested after publicly removing her clothes to protest the enforcement of mandatory veiling at Tehran’s Islamic Azad University. Following her violent arrest, the organization reported allegations of beatings and sexual violence against her. Amnesty urged for independent investigations into these claims, emphasizing the need for her protection against potential torture. The enforcement of the mandatory veil has a historical context in Iran, with previous protests resulting in significant unrest following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022.

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