Universities in Iran have turned into a battleground between authorities and student demonstrators. The latest protests mirror earlier generations.
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Iran Protests Escalate As Crackdown Continues
People protested in front of government buildings in a north-west Iranian city after one of the biggest nights yet of demonstrations.
Iran Protests Persist, Becoming Threat For Tehran
The spontaneous demonstrations in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini persist and keep changing, becoming a threat to Iran.
Iranian Artists-In-Exile Find A Vehicle For Protest
Opponents of Iran’s despotic regime have put an artistic gloss on their dissent by using a car previously owned by a Romanian dictator.
Women In Iran Are Leading The Struggle For Human Rights
In Iran, courageous women are demanding justice, freedom, equality, and basic civil liberties for all Iranians, despite facing abuses.
Blogger Arrested in Iran After Tweets Critical Of Government
Authorities have detained Ronaghi Maleki, an Iranian blogger. His detention came as a result of tweets he sent criticizing the government.
Teacher Protests In More Than 100 Cities Reported In Iran
An Iranian newspaper reported February 20 teachers protested this weekend in more than 100 cities over delays in salary, pension reforms.
Crackdown On Labor Activists In Iran
State authorities in Iran have been imprisoning peaceful labor rights advocates as part of a growing campaign of political repression.
Iran Tightens Grip On Internet Freedom
Iran’s parliament has passed new law imposing further limitations on internet users. The move has been slammed by civil rights activists.
Iran Expecting Protests To Get Bigger And More Frequent
Iran’s intelligence services are assessing the socio-political situation in the country and predict more widespread and frequent protests.