News sources reported the death of Kimia Torkashvand, a fourth-term architecture student at Bu Ali Sina University in Hamadan, following the security's prevention of medical staff from entering the female dormitory. According to reports, including from the 'Free Union of Iranian Workers', this student had attempted 'suicide', and after an ambulance was dispatched, security prevented them from entering the dormitory for '40 minutes', which 'led to the death of this student.' The Student Affairs Office of Bu Ali Sina University denied this issue in a statement, stating that the university's security management, alongside the university's administration, made every effort from the very first moments to save the student's life and expedite medical procedures. The statement noted, 'Topics have been raised in cyberspace that are completely untrue and cannot be relied upon.' University security in Iran is one of the arms of security institutions for suppressing students and imposing mandatory hijab, which has been operating with greater freedom following the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests. In this context, on June 21, following the installation of mobile cameras on the uniforms of security personnel at Sharif University of Technology, the Islamic Students Association requested an explanation from the president of this university in Tehran. Reactions to the government's push for a 'war against women': This mobilization shows the weakness of the Islamic Republic. 152 citizens were arrested in Iran by security forces in one month. The death of a female student in Kerman. The death of the second student from Amir Kabir University within a week.
Death of a Female Student Due to Preventing Medical Staff from Entering Dormitory
Kimia Torkashvand, a student at Bu Ali Sina University, died after security prevented medical staff from entering her dormitory for 40 minutes following her suicide attempt. The university denied responsibility, claiming they acted promptly to save her life. This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding student rights and state repression in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Security prevented medical staff from entering dormitory, leading to student Kimia Torkashvand's death.
- security forces prevent medical staff, Kimia Torkashvand
- Student Affairs Office of Bu Ali Sina University deny claims about the incident
- security forces arrest citizens in Iran
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The incident underscores the potential for unrest and the government's repressive measures.
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