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Over 90 reporters questioned in Iran since Amini protests


August 9, 2023

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have questioned or arrested over 90 journalists since nationwide protests rocked the Islamic republic last year, local media reported on Tuesday. Mass demonstrations erupted in September 2022 following the death in custody of 22-year-old Iranian-Kurd Mahsa Amini. Hundreds of people inclu­ding security forces were killed and thousands arres­ted over their participation in what the authorities have described as “riots” fomented …

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