Iranian Regime Intensifies Arrest Wave Amid Fear of New Protests
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March 7, 2025 12:49
teheran - Iranian regime escalates repression campaign, arresting journalists, activists, and women's rights defenders to prevent uprising. International concern rises.
Iranian Regime Crackdown
The Iranian regime intensifies arrests to suppress potential protests after the death of Jina Mahsa Amini in 2022 for incorrect hijab wearing.
The recent wave of arrests aims to prevent new uprisings and includes rapid executions, alarming human rights organizations.
Prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh highlights the regime's fear of large protests and journalist intimidation.
International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses concern over the arbitrary arrests and calls on Iran to uphold press freedom and human rights.