Iranian Student Arrested
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, an Iranian student was arrested after staging a powerful solo protest against harassment outside Tehran’s prestigious Islamic Azad University. Reports indicate that the unidentified female student stripped down to her underwear in a courageous act of defiance after facing harassment.
According to sources outside Iran, the student had been harassed inside the university by members of the Basij paramilitary force, who allegedly tore her headscarf and clothes. Her bold protest brought significant attention to issues of harassment within Iranian institutions, with multiple news outlets and social media channels covering the incident.
The Iranian student’s arrest has sparked discussions on social media, with many condemning the actions of the Basij force and supporting her stand. The incident highlights ongoing tensions around women’s rights and personal freedoms in Iran, where actions against the mandatory dress code have led to serious repercussions.
Refrence by The Hindu
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