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October 25, 2022

Iran Indicts 300+ on Criminal Charges Over Anti-Government Protests 
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In Iran, over 300 people have been indicted on criminal charges for
participating in massive protests that have rocked the streets of Tehran
for more than a month. At least four of them were charged as "enemies of
God," an offense that can carry the death penalty, according to Iranian
officials. Despite the brutal crackdown, demonstrations continue in
Tehran-sparked by the September 16th death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini,
while in custody of the so-called "morality police." On Monday Iranian
security forces fired teargas at a girls' high school. A clash between
school staff and students reportedly broke out after the school's
principal insisted on checking the students' cellphones.


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