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2022Death of Mahsa Amini triggers nationwide protests in IranMonths of unrest over the compulsory hijabMahsa Amini died in custody on 16 September 2022 after being detained by Iran's morality police. Her death set off months of nationwide protests under the slogan Woman, Life, Freedom.
2022Mahsa Amini Protests in IranWoman, Life, FreedomThe death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran's morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab improperly sparked months of nationwide protests under the slogan Woman, Life, Freedom. The movement became the most serious challenge to Iran's theocratic government since the 1979 revolution. Security forces killed over 500 protesters.