Revealing names and faces of the victims of Iran's protest crackdown
#Iran protests #Mahsa Amini #BBC News Persian #human rights violations #IRGC #Woman Life Freedom #state violence
📌 Key Takeaways
- BBC News Persian has identified thousands of victims killed during Iran's recent protest crackdowns.
- The report uses verified footage and witness accounts to challenge the Iranian government's official death toll.
- Data shows a high concentration of fatalities among ethnic minorities and young protestors under the age of 25.
- Families of the victims report systemic intimidation and forced silence by Iranian state security forces.
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🏷️ Themes
Human Rights, Social Justice, Political Conflict
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📄 Original Source Content
BBC News Persian uncovers the identities of the thousands of people killed during the recent crackdown on protests in Iran.