Mahsa Amini: How one woman’s death has given rise to protests in Iran

I urge Iranian officials to immediately stop the violence against protesters, which have already resulted in at least 9 reported deaths since 16 September. I urge the authorities in Iran to allow the people to exercise their right to protest without the threat of arbitrary arrest, physical violence, or death.” Cornelia Ernst added: “I’m appalled by the ongoing repression of women for objecting to compulsory veiling and urge the Iranian Government to respect the freedom of Iranian women to choose their own dress code. It’s high time to repeal all discriminatory laws and regulations that impose mandatory hijab.”