iran protests
Iranian footballer sentenced to execution because he ‘campaigned for women’s rights’

Iranian footballer sentenced to execution because he ‘campaigned for women’s rights’

Players’ union FifPro has called for the ‘immediate removal of his punishment’ FifPro has said it is “shocked and saddened” by reports that an Iranian footballer is facing execution amid anti-government protests in Iran. There have been widespread anti-government protests in Iran sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in September. The 22-year-old died in […]

3 years ago

At least 50 dead after eighth day of anti-hijab protests in Iran, report says

At least 50 dead after eighth day of anti-hijab protests in Iran, report says

Protests have been taking place across Iran since the death of Mahsa Amini At least 50 people have been killed after day eight of anti-hijab protests in Iran, according to a report from a human rights group. For the last week, women have been taking to the streets in the country and burning their hijabs […]

3 years ago