<p>At least four people have been reportedly killed while protesting against the custodial death of a woman Mahsa Amini who had been detained by the Iranian morality police for violating the hijab ban.</p>

<p>According to local media and human rights groups, the number of casualties, including a police officer and a member of a pro-government militia, has risen in the past two days even as the agitation continues unabated for the fifth day on Wednesday.</p>

<p>But the number of deaths could be high as Kurdish rights group Hengaw claimed that 10 protesters had been killed, reports Reuters news agency.</p>

<p>They alleged that three died on Wednesday, out of the seven people killed so far by security forces.</p>

<p>However, Iranian officials have denied that protesters were killed by them, suggesting that they may have been targeted by&nbsp;“armed dissidents”.</p>

<p>The protests, initially concentrated in Iran’s Kurdish-populated north-western regions, eventually spread to at least 50 cities and towns, making it one of the largest demonstrations since the one that took place in 2019 over gasoline prices.</p>

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<p>The widespread anger was trigged over the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old from Iranian&nbsp;Kurdistan, last week who was arrested in Tehran for "unsuitable attire".</p>

<p>According to reports, Amini fell into a coma while in detention and eventually died. Her funeral was held on Saturday.</p>

<p>Her father said Amini had no health problems and claimed that she suffered bruises to her legs while in custody.</p>

<p>He blamed the morality police for death, but the officers concerned refuted the allegation.</p>

<p>This week, a top aide to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei paid condolences to Amini's family, saying that Khamenei was pained by her death.</p>

<p>He assured to follow up on the case and do the needful.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the top officials curbed internet across the country, while many&nbsp;observed that their phone networks have also&nbsp;been shut down.</p>

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At least four people have been reportedly killed while protesting against the custodial death of a woman Mahsa Amini who had been detained by the Iranian morality police for violating the hijab ban.

At least four people have been reportedly killed while protesting against the custodial death of a woman Mahsa Amini who had been detained by the Iranian morality police for violating the hijab ban. According to local media and human rights groups, the number of casualties, including a police officer and a member of a pro-government militia, has risen in the past two days even as the agitation continues unabated for the fifth day on Wednesday. But the number of deaths could be high as Kurdish rights group Hengaw claimed that 10 protesters had been killed, reports Reuters news agency. They alleged that three died on Wednesday, out of the seven people killed so far by security forces. However, Iranian officials have denied that protesters were killed by them, suggesting that they may have been targeted by “armed dissidents”. The protests, initially concentrated in Iran’s Kurdish-populated north-western regions, eventually spread to at least 50 cities and towns, making it one of the largest demonstrations since the one that took place in 2019 over gasoline prices. The scenes in Iran are astonishing. How far will these protests go? pic.twitter.com/AJeHB0yyYB — Frida Ghitis (@FridaGhitis) September 20, 2022 × The widespread anger was trigged over the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old from Iranian Kurdistan, last week who was arrested in Tehran for "unsuitable attire". According to reports, Amini fell into a coma while in detention and eventually died. Her funeral was held on Saturday. Her father said Amini had no health problems and claimed that she suffered bruises to her legs while in custody. He blamed the morality police for death, but the officers concerned refuted the allegation. This week, a top aide to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei paid condolences to Amini's family, saying that Khamenei was pained by her death. He assured to follow up on the case and do the needful. Meanwhile, the top officials curbed internet across the country, while many observed that their phone networks have also been shut down. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Mahsa Amini death: Many killed in Iran unrest as anti-hijab protests intensify

The United Nation decried Mahsa Amini's death in custody after she was arrested by Iran's morality police and the violent crackdown on protests over her death, demanding an independent investigation.

UN condemns Iran over Mahsa Amini's death, calls for inquiry

<p>Protests raged for a fourth straight day across Iran on Tuesday and authorities said five people had been killed during unrest over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. Her death last week by morality police for "unsuitable attire" unleashed a flood of simmering anger over numerous issues including rights, security and an economy reeling from international sanctions.</p>

<p>Videos of protests are emerging from dozens of towns and cities, ranging from the capital Tehran to conservative strongholds like Mashad. In the city of Kerman Tuesday night, a woman chopped off her hair as crowds, comprising mostly men, cheered her on. It was an act of defiance as there wasn't a single&nbsp;hijab in sight.</p>

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<p>People can be heard chanting "women, life, freedom", while several others can be seen starting bonfires, and others removing and setting their hijabs on fire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CNN reported that Tuesday night protests were mostly flash gatherings to avoid a scuffle with Iran's security forces. Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, a Norwegian-registered organization, said that at least five protesters have been shot and killed in the last few days, and over 75 have been injured in other cities.</p>

<p>In an apparent effort to defuse tensions, an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei paid condolences to Amini's family, saying that Khamenei was affected and pained by her death.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kurdish-rights-group-says-five-killed-in-iran-during-protests-over-death-in-custody-517894">Kurdish rights group says five killed in Iran during protests over death in custody</a></p>

<p>Amini fell into a coma and died while waiting with other women held by the morality police responsible for enforcing strict rules in the Islamic Republic requiring women to cover their hair and wear loose-fitting clothes in public. Her father said she had no health problems and that she suffered bruises to her legs in custody and holds the police responsible for her death.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, four&nbsp;Iranian police officers were injured and one "police assistant" died from injuries on Tuesday in the southern city of Shiraz following violent protests, the official IRNA news agency reported on Wednesday.</p>

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Protests raged for a fourth straight day across Iran on Tuesday and authorities said five people had been killed during unrest over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody.

Protests raged for a fourth straight day across Iran on Tuesday and authorities said five people had been killed during unrest over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody. Her death last week by morality police for "unsuitable attire" unleashed a flood of simmering anger over numerous issues including rights, security and an economy reeling from international sanctions. Videos of protests are emerging from dozens of towns and cities, ranging from the capital Tehran to conservative strongholds like Mashad. In the city of Kerman Tuesday night, a woman chopped off her hair as crowds, comprising mostly men, cheered her on. It was an act of defiance as there wasn't a single hijab in sight. Also Read | Head of Iran’s morality police suspended amid protests over death in custody, reports suggest People can be heard chanting "women, life, freedom", while several others can be seen starting bonfires, and others removing and setting their hijabs on fire. CNN reported that Tuesday night protests were mostly flash gatherings to avoid a scuffle with Iran's security forces. Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, a Norwegian-registered organization, said that at least five protesters have been shot and killed in the last few days, and over 75 have been injured in other cities. In an apparent effort to defuse tensions, an aide to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei paid condolences to Amini's family, saying that Khamenei was affected and pained by her death. Also Read | Kurdish rights group says five killed in Iran during protests over death in custody Amini fell into a coma and died while waiting with other women held by the morality police responsible for enforcing strict rules in the Islamic Republic requiring women to cover their hair and wear loose-fitting clothes in public. Her father said she had no health problems and that she suffered bruises to her legs in custody and holds the police responsible for her death. Meanwhile, four Iranian police officers were injured and one "police assistant" died from injuries on Tuesday in the southern city of Shiraz following violent protests, the official IRNA news agency reported on Wednesday. (With inputs from agencies)

Protests flare across Iran as women cut their hair, burn hijabs to protest Mahsa Amini's custodial death

The head of Iran’s morality police has reportedly been suspended from his post as protests swept across Iran for a third day over the killing of a 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who was detained by the police after being accused of not wearing the hijab appropriately.

Reports: Head of Iran’s morality police suspended amid protests

<p>The Hengaw Human Rights Organisation said on Monday (September 19) that five people were killed in Iran when security forces opened fire during protests over the death of a woman in police custody.</p>

<p>Demonstrators have been protesting the arrest of Mahsa Amini by morality police following which she fell into a coma and died.</p>

<p>According to the Kurdish rights group, the incident has ignited nationwide anger against the hardliners as they enforce strict rules in the Islamic republic requiring women to cover their hair and wear loose-fitting clothes in public.</p>

<p>In an effort to contain the outrage, the official news agency IRNA said there were "limited" protests in a number of cities in seven provinces that were dispersed by police.</p>

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<p>Rejecting "some claims of deaths on social media", state TV said a number of protesters had been arrested.</p>

<p>Conflicting reports of how Amini died have put pressure on the Iranian police especially after her body suffered bruises to her legs.</p>

<p>Holding the police responsible for the death of his daughter, Amini's father has repeatedly said she had no health problems.</p>

<p>While the authorities have previously put down unrest by the Kurdish minority numbering 8 million to 10 million, the current protests are the most intense in the Kurdish region.</p>

<p>Demanding accountability for Amini's death, a White House spokesperson said "Mahsa Amini’s death after injuries sustained while in police custody for wearing an 'improper' hijab is an appalling and egregious affront to human rights."</p>

<p>Calling for a transparent investigation, the French foreign ministry condemned her arrest "and the violence that caused her death".</p>

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The Hengaw Human Rights Organisation said on Monday (September 19) that five people were killed in Iran when security forces opened fire during protests over the death of a woman in police custody.

The Hengaw Human Rights Organisation said on Monday (September 19) that five people were killed in Iran when security forces opened fire during protests over the death of a woman in police custody. Demonstrators have been protesting the arrest of Mahsa Amini by morality police following which she fell into a coma and died. According to the Kurdish rights group, the incident has ignited nationwide anger against the hardliners as they enforce strict rules in the Islamic republic requiring women to cover their hair and wear loose-fitting clothes in public. In an effort to contain the outrage, the official news agency IRNA said there were "limited" protests in a number of cities in seven provinces that were dispersed by police. × Rejecting "some claims of deaths on social media", state TV said a number of protesters had been arrested. Conflicting reports of how Amini died have put pressure on the Iranian police especially after her body suffered bruises to her legs. Holding the police responsible for the death of his daughter, Amini's father has repeatedly said she had no health problems. While the authorities have previously put down unrest by the Kurdish minority numbering 8 million to 10 million, the current protests are the most intense in the Kurdish region. Demanding accountability for Amini's death, a White House spokesperson said "Mahsa Amini’s death after injuries sustained while in police custody for wearing an 'improper' hijab is an appalling and egregious affront to human rights." Calling for a transparent investigation, the French foreign ministry condemned her arrest "and the violence that caused her death". (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Kurdish rights group says five killed in Iran during protests over death in custody

As the protests in Iran enter the third day over the death of a 22-year-old girl who was detained by the police for not wearing the Hijab properly, the head of morality of Iran is now being suspended. A CT scan of Amini's head reveal that she had a bone fracture and a hemorrhage, confirming that she died due to being struck on the head, whereas, the police reports say that Amini died of a heart attack.

Mahsa Amini death: Iran police says Amini died by heart attack but CT scan report shows otherwise

<p>The head of Iran’s morality police has reportedly been suspended following protests across Iran over the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who was detained by the police after being accused of not wearing the hijab properly. Several Iranian news outlets reported that Col Ahmed Mirzaei, the head of the moral security police of Greater Tehran, had been suspended after the death of Mahsa Amini. However, Tehran police denied he had been suspended or fired.</p>

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<p>A CT scan of Amini’s head showed a bone fracture, haemorrhage, and brain edema, seemingly confirming that a strike to the head killed her. If confirmed, the reports will prove to be a huge setback for the morality police and also the wider Tehran police force. Edited videos of her arrest and detention in a police centre were published earlier and were designed to show she died due to a heart condition or epilepsy.</p>

<p>President Ebrahim Raisi spoke to Amini’s family by phone on Sunday. “Your daughter is like my own daughter, and I feel that this incident happened to one of my loved ones. Please accept my condolences,” state media reported him as saying. Since his election last year, Raisi has tightened enforcement of the headscarf law.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Hengaw Human Rights Organisation said on Monday that five people were killed in Iran when security forces opened fire during protests over the incident. The official news agency IRNA said there were "limited" protests in a number of cities in seven provinces that were dispersed by police.</p>

<p>Holding the police responsible for the death of his daughter, Amini's father has repeatedly said she had no health problems.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/woman-dies-after-being-detained-by-irans-morality-police-president-calls-for-probe-517221">Woman dies after being detained by Iran's morality police</a></p>

<p>Speaking at a press conference, the Greater Tehran police commander, Hossein Rahimi, said Amini was stopped by the morality police, known as “Gasht-e Ershad”, while walking in a park because her hijab was “inappropriate”. He claimed the police had not made mistakes and railed against the “cowardly accusations” being made against his force.</p>

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The head of Iran’s morality police has reportedly been suspended following protests across Iran over the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who was detained by the police after being accused of not wearing the hijab properly.

The head of Iran’s morality police has reportedly been suspended following protests across Iran over the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who was detained by the police after being accused of not wearing the hijab properly. Several Iranian news outlets reported that Col Ahmed Mirzaei, the head of the moral security police of Greater Tehran, had been suspended after the death of Mahsa Amini. However, Tehran police denied he had been suspended or fired. Also Read | Kurdish rights group says five killed in Iran during protests over death in custody A CT scan of Amini’s head showed a bone fracture, haemorrhage, and brain edema, seemingly confirming that a strike to the head killed her. If confirmed, the reports will prove to be a huge setback for the morality police and also the wider Tehran police force. Edited videos of her arrest and detention in a police centre were published earlier and were designed to show she died due to a heart condition or epilepsy. President Ebrahim Raisi spoke to Amini’s family by phone on Sunday. “Your daughter is like my own daughter, and I feel that this incident happened to one of my loved ones. Please accept my condolences,” state media reported him as saying. Since his election last year, Raisi has tightened enforcement of the headscarf law. Meanwhile, the Hengaw Human Rights Organisation said on Monday that five people were killed in Iran when security forces opened fire during protests over the incident. The official news agency IRNA said there were "limited" protests in a number of cities in seven provinces that were dispersed by police. Holding the police responsible for the death of his daughter, Amini's father has repeatedly said she had no health problems. Also Read | Woman dies after being detained by Iran's morality police Speaking at a press conference, the Greater Tehran police commander, Hossein Rahimi, said Amini was stopped by the morality police, known as “Gasht-e Ershad”, while walking in a park because her hijab was “inappropriate”. He claimed the police had not made mistakes and railed against the “cowardly accusations” being made against his force. (With inputs from agencies)

Head of Iran’s morality police suspended amid protests over death in custody, reports suggest

Protests erupted in western Iran as a 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died after being detained by the regime’s morality police for allegedly not following the country’s hijab regulations.

Woman’s death after arrest over hijab stirs Iran protests

Iranian woman Mahsa Amini died after being detained by Iran's mortality police. She was detained for not wearing hijab and witnesses have claimed Amini was beaten in the police van.

Woman dies after being detained by Iran's morality police; president calls for probe

Mahsa Amini, 22, a young Iranian woman who fell into a coma after being arrested in Tehran by the notorious morality police died on Friday.

Woman dies in custody of Iran’s ‘morality police’

<p>Calling the death of a young Iranian woman after her arrest by the morality police in Tehran "unforgivable," the White House condemned the incident.</p>

<p>According to Iran's state media, authorities launched probes into the death of Mahsa Amini following a demand by President Ebrahim Raisi.</p>

<p>The 22-year-old was detained by morality police enforcing Iran's strict hijab rules although she was ill.</p>

<p>Rejecting allegations on social media that Amini was likely beaten, the local police said "Based on detailed investigations, since her transfer to the vehicle and also at the location (station), there was no physical encounter with her."</p>

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<p>After getting up from her seat to speak to an official at a police station, Amini fell over as per the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage carried by state TV.</p>

<p>Amini was being taken to the station to be "convinced and educated" when she suffered a heart attack, according to the police.</p>

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<p>Denying that she suffered any heart condition, her relatives demanded justice and slammed the heavy-handed action by morality police units against women who had removed their hijab.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-plans-to-use-surveillance-technology-to-enforce-new-hijab-law-513075">Also read |&nbsp;Iran plans to use surveillance technology to enforce new hijab law</a></strong></p>

<p>The incident has triggered protests by Iranians on social media and on the streets and outspoken reformist politician Mahmoud Sadeghi called on Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Twitter to speak out about the case.</p>

<p>Following the revolution in 1979, women are obliged to cover their hair and wear loose-fitting clothes to disguise their figures under Iran's sharia (Islamic) law.</p>

<p>With many women of all ages and backgrounds wearing tight-fitting clothes, the country's hardline rulers are cracking down harder on what they call "immoral behaviour".<br />
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Calling the death of a young Iranian woman after her arrest by the morality police in Tehran "unforgivable," the White House condemned the incident. According to Iran's state media, authorities launched probes into the death of Mahsa Amini following a demand by President Ebrahim Raisi.

Calling the death of a young Iranian woman after her arrest by the morality police in Tehran "unforgivable," the White House condemned the incident. According to Iran's state media, authorities launched probes into the death of Mahsa Amini following a demand by President Ebrahim Raisi. The 22-year-old was detained by morality police enforcing Iran's strict hijab rules although she was ill. Rejecting allegations on social media that Amini was likely beaten, the local police said "Based on detailed investigations, since her transfer to the vehicle and also at the location (station), there was no physical encounter with her." We are deeply concerned by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was reportedly beaten in custody by Iran’s morality police. Her death is unforgivable. We will continue to hold Iranian officials accountable for such human right abuses. #MahsaAmini مهسا_امینی# — Jake Sullivan (@JakeSullivan46) September 16, 2022 × After getting up from her seat to speak to an official at a police station, Amini fell over as per the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage carried by state TV. Amini was being taken to the station to be "convinced and educated" when she suffered a heart attack, according to the police. Mahsa Amini’s death after injuries sustained in custody for an “improper” hijab is appalling. Our thoughts are with her family. Iran must end its violence against women for exercising their fundamental rights. Those responsible for her death should be held accountable #مهسا_امینی — Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley (@USEnvoyIran) September 16, 2022 × Denying that she suffered any heart condition, her relatives demanded justice and slammed the heavy-handed action by morality police units against women who had removed their hijab. Also read | Iran plans to use surveillance technology to enforce new hijab law The incident has triggered protests by Iranians on social media and on the streets and outspoken reformist politician Mahmoud Sadeghi called on Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Twitter to speak out about the case. Following the revolution in 1979, women are obliged to cover their hair and wear loose-fitting clothes to disguise their figures under Iran's sharia (Islamic) law. With many women of all ages and backgrounds wearing tight-fitting clothes, the country's hardline rulers are cracking down harder on what they call "immoral behaviour". (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

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