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Oct 2022
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One Thing: She’s Fleeing Iran. But Not t...

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Thousands have taken to the streets in Iran after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being detained by the country’s morality police. Hundreds have reportedly been killed by authorities during the unrest. We explore whether the uprising will bring about lasting change and hear from a young Iranian-Kurdish activist who fled her hometown to take up arms over the border in Iraq.

Guest: Nima Elbagir, CNN Chief International Investigative Correspondent

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