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 t ... Show More
Sep 2022
An Iranian Uprising Led By Women
<p>Mahsa Amini, 22, traveled from her hometown in the province of Kurdistan to the Iranian capital, Tehran, this month. Emerging from the subway, she was arrested for failing to cover her hair modestly enough. Three days later, she was dead.</p><p>The anger over Ms. Amini’s death ... Show More
29m 24s
Jan 2023
Arrests, Executions and the Iranian Protesters Who Refuse to Give Up
<p><i>This episode contains descriptions of violence and injury. </i></p><p>In September, protests began in Iran over the death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, at the hands of the government. The demonstrations have since intensified, as has the government’s response, with thousan ... Show More
34m 35s