In Pics | Sweets shop named after Mahsa Amini to honour her memories
Iran
Rizgar Khasraw, a 47-year-old originally from the Iranian Kurdish city of Mariwan, has been residing in Erbil with his wife and two daughters for the past 11 years, where he runs a sweets business.
Mahsa Amini Iran
When the protests initially erupted, he felt compelled to show his support. In a gesture of solidarity, he named his second shop after Amini.
Sweets shop iran
The protests in Iran, driven by the motto "woman, life, freedom" in Kurdish, led to a harsh state crackdown resulting in the deaths of hundreds, primarily protesters, but also dozens of security personnel. Thousands were arrested, with authorities labeling the events as "riots" and blaming foreign entities. Seven individuals were executed for their involvement in protest-related violence against security forces.
Mahsa Amini Iran
While some women continue to be seen in public without headscarves, especially in affluent and traditionally liberal areas of north Tehran, the conservative-dominated parliament is currently deliberating a draft law that proposes stricter penalties for non-compliance.
Biden
On the eve of this anniversary, the United States, along with its Western allies including Britain and the European Union, imposed new sanctions on the Islamic Republic due to its handling of the protests. US President Joe Biden led international calls for solidarity with Iranians in remembrance of Amini's death.
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