As protests continue in Iran following the killing of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, authorities continue to crack down on demonstrators in a variety of ways, from live bullets to random arrests, to judicial intimidation with trials ending in death sentences just for demonstrating.
However, despite the intimidation and intimidation, thousands of people in the country still cling to the call for demonstrations denouncing the ruling regime, and many artists, actors, singers, directors, sports champions in various fields have joined the demonstrators.
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In a short video she posted under the Al-Astori section of her Instagram account, Iranian actress Khankama Qadiani appeared without a veil in defiance of the authorities.
“Maybe this is my last post on my page,” the award-winning artist, including two Crystal Simorgh Awards, wrote in a commentary on the video.
She also added, “From now on, no matter what happens to me, know that I am with the Iranian people until my last breath,” possibly referring to the possibility of her arrest, as has happened to many artists who have previously appeared on social media. networks. declaring their support for the demands of the youth of the country.
“Don’t hide… resist”
In turn, Farzana Jamami, the coach of the Kenko women’s basketball team in Iran, posted a group photo of her and her team’s players without a veil. And in a comment on her Instagram account, she wrote: “Teach your daughter that you are valuable and cannot be compensated. Don’t hide.. Resist.”
Numerous artists, including rapper Tomag Salehi, have been arrested and sentenced to death simply for declaring support for the demonstrations that have swept the country since September 16 following the killing of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman after her arrest. in Tehran by the religious police.
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Since then, her death has sparked anger on several issues, including restrictions on personal freedoms and strict rules on women’s clothing, as well as the life and economic crisis that Iranians are suffering from, not to mention the strict laws imposed by the regime and its political power. . and religious composition in general.
Meanwhile, security forces brutally confronted the protesters, killing dozens of them and arresting hundreds. The human rights news agency (Grana) reported that about 400 demonstrators were killed, including 47 minors.
At least 14,170 people, including 392 students, were arrested during protests in 136 cities and 134 universities.
