Amnesty International expressed concern over reports from government and IRGC-affiliated media in Iran regarding the 'critical condition' of Armita Garavand, a 16-year-old girl. While security agencies have severely restricted any news reporting about Armita Garavand's condition, some Iranian government media have recently reported that her brain death is 'certain.' Amnesty International previously stated that based on published reports and multiple pieces of evidence regarding the secrecy of the Islamic Republic officials, Armita Garavand fell into a coma on October 1 after an attack by an agent enforcing mandatory hijab. On Wednesday, October 25, this human rights organization once again urged the international community to demand that Iranian authorities immediately allow a fact-finding committee and other independent UN experts to enter Iran to investigate the reasons for the coma of Armita Garavand, a 16-year-old student, in the Tehran subway. Amnesty International also emphasized that all medical decisions regarding Armita Garavand should be made by fully independent medical specialists and her parents, and these decisions should not be rejected or ignored by non-medical officials, including security and intelligence agencies. Javaid Rehman, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran, expressed his deep sadness over the heartbreaking news regarding Armita Garavand and called on the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately abolish mandatory hijab laws. Javaid Rehman also expressed concern about the status of women's rights in Iran and pointed to the issuance of long prison sentences for protesters against mandatory hijab, emphasizing that 'Iranian women and girls are subjected to gender apartheid and discrimination, and ethnic minorities face discrimination and harassment.' Additionally, a banner was installed in Karaj in memory of Armita Garavand stating, 'Yesterday Mahsa, today Armita; the next victim could be one of us.' Exclusive: Gohar Eshghi's message about Armita Garavand's condition: 'I have one life and I sacrifice it for Iran.' Mahmoud Amiri-Moghaddam: Evidence shows the Islamic Republic is covering up another crime. The Islamic Republic newspaper claims that Armita Garavand's brain death is certain.
Amnesty International Expresses Concern Over Reports of 'Critical Condition' of Armita Garavand
Amnesty International has raised alarms about the critical health condition of 16-year-old Armita Garavand, who fell into a coma after an incident involving mandatory hijab enforcement. The situation has garnered international attention, highlighting issues of women's rights and state secrecy in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Amnesty International has raised concerns over the critical condition of Armita Garavand, who reportedly fell into a coma after an incident involving mandatory hijab enforcement. There are calls for international intervention and independent investigation into her case.
- Armita Garavand is reportedly in a critical condition following an alleged attack related to hijab enforcement.
- Amnesty International and the UN are calling for independent investigations and the abolition of mandatory hijab laws.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has faced significant international criticism over its mandatory hijab laws and treatment of women, especially after the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022.
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