During the protests after the death of a young woman in police custody, the willingness to use violence increased sharply both on the part of the security forces and among the demonstrators, eyewitnesses report.
According to media reports, 41 people have been killed in the ongoing protests critical of the regime in Iran. The Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported this on Sunday, but there was no official confirmation. The protests, which were triggered by the death of a young woman, continued into the night. Videos were shared on social media showing protests in the capital Tehran and other parts of the country. The recordings could not be verified.
According to eyewitnesses in Tehran, the willingness to use violence is increasing, both on the part of the security forces and among the demonstrators. Security forces were becoming more and more aggressive and more shots could be heard, it said. Among the demonstrators, younger people in particular acted aggressively. They destroyed public facilities, set fire to cars and rubbish bins, and beat up police officers. Slogans against the Islamic leadership would also become more radical: in addition to “Death to the dictator”, the demonstrators also chanted “This is the year of bloodshed!” and: “We’d rather die than continue to endure humiliation!”.
The protests were triggered by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. She had been arrested by the vice squad for violating the strict Islamic dress code. What exactly happened to Amini after her arrest is unclear. It is known that she initially fell into a coma and died in a hospital on September 16. Critics accuse the morality police of using violence. The police deny the allegations.
Source: Stern
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