In a noteworthy development, black-clad women from&nbsp;Iran's conservative region, Sistan-Baluchistan province, have also joined nationwide protests sparked by the custodial death of the 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini in September.&nbsp;

The women-led protest began in mid-September after Mahsa Amini, 22, died after her arrest by morality police in Tehran over her inappropriate dress.&nbsp;

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Videos were posted online showing several women in the Zahedan holding banners saying, "Woman, life, freedom."

Director of the NGO, Iran Human Rights,&nbsp;Mahmood Ammiry-Moghaddam on Friday said that protests in Zahedan province are 'rare' and mark a big shift. He added that the ongoing protests in the country are a beginning of a revolution for dignity in Iran.

Women and minorities, who are regarded as a second class, were empowered by these rallies to demand human rights, he added.

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Baluchi women also took part in the protest as they are considered to be the 'most oppressed.'

Since the crackdown, at least 128 people have been killed in Sistan-Baluchistan. They dubbed September 30 as 'Black Friday,' as over 90 individuals were killed.&nbsp;

Iran's officials said that thousands of Iranians and some 40 foreigners have been detained during the protests.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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In a noteworthy development, black-clad women from Iran's conservative region, Sistan-Baluchistan province, have also joined nationwide protests sparked by the custodial death of the 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini in September.

In a noteworthy development, black-clad women from Iran's conservative region, Sistan-Baluchistan province, have also joined nationwide protests sparked by the custodial death of the 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini in September. The women-led protest began in mid-September after Mahsa Amini, 22, died after her arrest by morality police in Tehran over her inappropriate dress. Also read | Top Sunni cleric says not right to give death penalty to Iranian protesters Videos were posted online showing several women in the Zahedan holding banners saying, "Woman, life, freedom." Director of the NGO, Iran Human Rights, Mahmood Ammiry-Moghaddam on Friday said that protests in Zahedan province are 'rare' and mark a big shift. He added that the ongoing protests in the country are a beginning of a revolution for dignity in Iran. Women and minorities, who are regarded as a second class, were empowered by these rallies to demand human rights, he added. Also read | A protester celebrating Iran's World Cup exit was shot dead, say reports Baluchi women also took part in the protest as they are considered to be the 'most oppressed.' Since the crackdown, at least 128 people have been killed in Sistan-Baluchistan. They dubbed September 30 as 'Black Friday,' as over 90 individuals were killed. Iran's officials said that thousands of Iranians and some 40 foreigners have been detained during the protests. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Woman, life, freedom': Women from Iran's conservative province join anti-hijab protests 

Amid public outrage and nationwide protest in Iran over the death of a woman in the morality police's custody, the country's army warned on Friday (September 23) that it would "confront the enemies" to ensure security and peace.

Amid public outrage and nationwide protest in Iran over the death of a woman in the morality police's custody, the country's army warned on Friday (September 23) that it would "confront the enemies" to ensure security and peace. The army said, "These desperate actions are part of the evil strategy of the enemy to weaken the Islamic regime." The military also said that it would "confront the enemies' various plots to ensure security and peace for the people who are being unjustly assaulted." Protests erupted in Iran and some other parts of the world after the authorities in the Islamic Republic announced the death of a young woman, who was arrested by the morality police last week. The 22-year-old Mahsa Amini had been held for allegedly wearing a hijab headscarf in an "improper" way. ALSO READ | Female news anchor 'refuses demand to wear hijab', Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi cancels interview As per the reports by the AsrIran website, intelligence minister Mahmoud Alavi on Friday warned "seditionists" that their "dream of defeating religious values and the great achievements of the revolution will never be realized." Iranian news websites reported that Iran's intelligence ministry warned on Thursday that attending protests over the death of a woman in police custody is illegal and demonstrators would face prosecution. WATCH | Iran anti-hijab protest: Iranian police battle protesters in Tehran × ALSO READ | Iran's president pledges probe of woman's death that sparked protests Iran president vows probe Meanwhile, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday said that Amini's death needed to be investigated, but he also accused Western powers of hypocrisy for raising concerns. While speaking at a news conference in New York where he attended the UN General Assembly sesssion, Raisi said Amini was not beaten, a finding rejected by protesters. Raisi said, "But I don't want to rush to a conclusion. If there is a party at fault, it certainly must be investigated. I contacted the family of the deceased at the very first opportunity and I assured them personally that we will continue steadfastly to investigate the incident." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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'Woman, life, freedom': Women from Iran's conservative province join anti-hijab protests

Iran's army warns anti-hijab protesters, says will 'confront enemies' to ensure peace