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Iran Restricts Internet, Social Media As Protests Spread Over Mahsa Amini's Death


Iran Restricts Internet, Social Media As Protests Spread Over Mahsa Amini's Death
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Iran has partially restricted access to the Internet and social media platforms as protests spread to at least 50 cities following the death of a 22-year old woman who was detained by the country's morality police. Mahsa Amini was arrested for breaking Iran's strict religious laws requiring Muslim women to wear a head scarf. At least 10 protesters and one police officer have died in clashes according human rights groups and authorities.

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