“Iran\u2019s judiciary chief has ordered judges to issue harsh sentences for the \u201cmain elements of riots\u201d as protests continue over the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who died in custody nearly a month ago \u2026”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sky News, Senior Iran official first to publicly criticise regime’s hijab crackdown<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Ali Larijani, an adviser to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and a former parliamentary speaker, is the first senior political figure to publicly call for a rethink on the government’s crackdown on women and girls who do not adhere to the Islamic dress code.” Illustrator Akram Esmaili, \u201cFor Sanandaj\u201d #IranProtest<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WqeJCyv0vV<\/a>\u2014 Assal Rad (@AssalRad) October 11, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Kunwar Khuldune Shahid, Daily Dot, Inside Iran, protesters remain unfazed by the regime\u2019s high-tech crackdown<\/a> “\u201cThe government turns the internet on for a few hours, but the connectivity is inconsistent, even mobile networks are shut off. My (social media) profiles go offline (due to lack of internet connectivity). Even the VPN (Virtual Private Network) I bought the subscription for, doesn\u2019t always work,\u201d she told the Daily Dot. Iravani, who runs a small Instagram business from her hometown, revealed that many like her are doing their best to circumvent the shutdowns, needing to merge their professional and activist lives.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n RSF, How the Islamic Republic has enslaved Iran\u2019s Internet<\/a> “Iranian journalists have helped Reporters Without Borders (RSF) to shed light on the workings of the Internet censorship machine built by the Islamic Republic of Iran. Arbitrary Internet outages, disabled VPN servers\u2026 RSF denounces a system of network enslavement made to reduce access to information to almost nothing.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n I continue to update on social media responses to Mahsa Amini’s murder and its aftermath. Information below is up to 9 October. There are separate links using the “Iran Protests 2022” category in this blog for further updates.:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera, \u2018Anonymous\u2019 hacks Iran state websites after Mahsa Amini\u2019s death<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “The two main websites of the Iranian government and several media websites have been targeted by hackers claiming to be from Anonymous.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sky News, Mahsa Amini: People killed in protests over death of woman ‘arrested for breaking Iranian hijab rules<\/a>‘ “Mahsa Amini, 22, fell into a coma and died after she was arrested in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Friday. Police say she had a heart attack – but her father has insisted she had no health problems. Now protests over her death have spread to multiple cities.” This has been capturing substantial online attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please like, share, copy whatever you want. Just spread this message. #MahsaAmini<\/a> #Mahsa_Amini<\/a> #\u0645\u0647\u0633\u0627_\u0627\u0645\u06cc\u0646\u06cc<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nedXmg5zmU<\/a>\u2014 TJTOMBOY (@tj_tomboy) September 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n #\u0645\u0647\u0633\u0627_\u0627\u0645\u06cc\u0646\u06cc<\/a> Please be our voice! #Mahsa_Amini<\/a>,the twenty two yo who was arrested and beaten by the”Islamic Moral Security Gestapo”of Iran’s Islamic Republic,passed away a few hours ago Senior Correspondent for Iran: “It is hard to find an Iranian woman that hasn’t been warned, fined or detained for how they look in public.”@ShelaghFogarty<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/yvyH5Q6ZB6<\/a>\u2014 LBC (@LBC) September 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n This is Iran today. A woman proudly burning the most visible symbol of religious dictatorship; compulsory hijab. Mahsa Amini has died after being tortured into a coma by Iranian authorities. Please take a minute to watch brave Iranian women stand up to their authoritarian, theocratic government. #BREAKING<\/a> The Anonymous hacktivist group has, in a cyberattack, taken down the official website of the Iranian government (https:\/\/t.co\/teDwykmINO<\/a>). pic.twitter.com\/3GqASCOLL2<\/a>\u2014 Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) September 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The next day, it remained offline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gulf News, Internet may be disrupted in Iran for security reasons, minister says<\/a> “Access to internet in Iran may be disrupted due to \u201csecurity reasons\u201d, the minister of communications was quoted as saying on Wednesday by the semi-official ISNA news agency, amid widespread protests following the death of a young woman in police custody.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Security forces entered into Sharif University of Technology and are shooting the students that are protesting against regime. Nika Shakarami, a 17-year-old Iranian girl, joined #IranProtests<\/a> on Sept 20. That was the last her family heard from her. 10 days later, authorities said her body was in Kahrizak prison. Today she was buried in secret & away from her family to prevent protests at her burial site. pic.twitter.com\/d53QmAY29s<\/a>\u2014 Sina Toossi (@SinaToossi) October 3, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Once in Iran I found myself interviewing people on “Death to America Street.” Now Iranians topple street signs about the Islamic Republic, and chant “Death to Khamenei,” the supreme leader. The Anonymous hacktivist group says it has hacked the National Bank of Iran (Bank Melli) as part of its #OpIran<\/a> against the Iranian government.#IranProtests2022<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rnOuf6QcUb<\/a>\u2014 Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) September 26, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Iran pop singer silenced, but his song remains a protest anthem https:\/\/t.co\/qG2eB9zoYS<\/a> via @FRANCE24<\/a>\u2014 Gary Bunt (@garybunt) October 5, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Krs0p5EFDiwhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Im0U-cyEuuA Many see this as a sign of fear\u2026 #Iran<\/a>\u2019s Judiciary head: If political factions, groups or people have any question, criticism or protest, I\u2019m ready to talk to them.. we accept criticism & protest, and if we have to correct a mistake, we will surely do so. #MahsaAmini<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0JiLM0NsCX<\/a>\u2014 Rana Rahimpour (@ranarahimpour) October 10, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n A potentially significant strike is brewing among oil workers in Iran. Workers walked off the job today in Asaluyeh, a port on the Persian Gulf and the site of the world’s largest natural gas field. The strike is in support of protests for Mahsa Amini.pic.twitter.com\/xue4SmM09a<\/a>\u2014 S\u00e9amus Malekafzali (@Seamus_Malek) October 10, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m running out of words to describe my astonishment. Just over 3 weeks after #MahsaAmini<\/a>\u2019s death, women are defiantly walking on the streets of #Tehran<\/a>, with no hijab\u2026while cars are honking in their supports. Mahsa couldn\u2019t have imagined how she changed life for many Iranians. pic.twitter.com\/o6zRJn06WP<\/a>\u2014 Rana Rahimpour (@ranarahimpour) October 9, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n CBS News, Iran protesters shot by police so afraid to go to hospitals they’re asking U.S. doctors for help online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n CTI, Iran Crisis Update, October 10<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n BBC News, Nika Shakarami: Videos show Iran teenager protesting before death<\/a> “Videos posted online show an Iranian teenager protesting hours before her death, her mother has told BBC Persian.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n CBS News, Iran protesters shot by police so afraid to go to hospitals they’re asking U.S. doctors for help online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “The desperation of wounded protesters who want to avoid hospitals is clear, said Dr. Kayvan Mirhadi, an Iranian American and chief of internal medicine at the Clifton Springs Hospital in New York. Mirhadi said he receives around 500 Instagram messages daily from wounded protesters in Iran, begging him for medical advice.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n CTI, Iran Crisis Update, October 10<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “The Iran Crisis Updates are produced by the Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute with support from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).”<\/p>\n\n\n\n BBC News, Nika Shakarami: Videos show Iran teenager protesting before death<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Videos posted online show an Iranian teenager protesting hours before her death, her mother has told BBC Persian.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Advice is posted for VPN use in Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u0631\u0634\u062a\u0647 \u062a\u0648\u06cc\u06cc\u062a(\u06f1\/\u06f5) \u0646\u062d\u0648\u0647 \u0633\u0627\u062e\u062a \u0633\u0631\u0648\u0631 #outline<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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She was arrested for”improper hijab!”
#IranianLivesMatter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/uL80saJ1hK<\/a>\u2014 zhian (@Algossss1) September 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n
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Hijab police killed #MahsaAmini<\/a> but now there are millions of Mahsa in Iran who are shouting NO to Forced hijab NO to gender apartheid regime.#\u0645\u0647\u0633\u0627\u0627\u0645\u06cc\u0646\u06cc<\/em><\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9tzd9IRwgB<\/a><\/em>\u2014 Masih Alinejad \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f (@AlinejadMasih) September 19, 2022<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n
Her mother said, \u201cLet the world know they killed my daughter.\u201d
Authoritarian leaders hope people get distracted and move on.
So let’s continue to share her name and her story. #\u0645\u0647\u0633\u0627<\/a><\/em>\u0627\u0645\u06cc\u0646\u06cc<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/iIABYFfE5H<\/a>\u2014 Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) September 16, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n
Iranian women have had enough of the control and abuse and there are many Iranian men who are standing with them. @AlinejadMasih<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Z2xJee90YW<\/a>\u2014 Yashar Ali \ud83d\udc18 \u06cc\u0627\u0634\u0627\u0631 (@yashar) September 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n
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They have also blockaded all streets around university to arrest students.#MahsaAmini<\/a> #SharifUniversity<\/a>#OpIran<\/a> #\u0645\u0647\u0633\u0627\u0627\u0645\u06cc\u0646\u06cc<\/em><\/a>pic.twitter.com\/jF3tmebq8L<\/a><\/em>\u2014 ZiZi (@zizikhanoum) October 2, 2022<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n
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The wheel turns, because brave Iranians are turning it. #MahsaAmini<\/a> #\u0645\u0647\u0633\u0627<\/a><\/em>\u0627\u0645\u06cc\u0646\u06cc<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/F8w0EQYQ11<\/a>\u2014 Nicholas Kristof (@NickKristof) October 2, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n
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AL Jazeera, \u2018Not afraid anymore\u2019: Iran protests enter fourth week<\/a>
Guardian, Why Iran\u2019s female-led revolt fills me with hope Kamin Mohammadi’s analysis\/opinion<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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