Protest-hit Iran detains journalist, pardons 'tens of thousands' - Media

Iran has been gripped by nationwide protests since the September 16 death in custody of Amini, a 22-year-old ethnic Kurd, who had been arrested for an alleged breach of strict dress rules for women.

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This image grab from a UGC video posted on February 3, 2023, reportedly shows protesters chanting "Political prisoners must be released" during a march in Iran's southeastern city of Zahedan. AFP