As the second anniversary of the death of Mahsa Zhina Amini in the morality police and the start of the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests approaches, eyewitnesses have reported to Radio Farda that Saqez, the city where Mahsa Amini lived and is buried, is heavily secured, with a noticeable presence of security forces in the streets. Mahsa Zhina Amini, a 22-year-old girl from Saqez, was arrested by the morality police in Tehran on September 13, 2022, under the pretext of 'improper hijab' and died on September 16 while unconscious and in a coma in the hospital. In this context, Nasrin Afshar from Radio Farda has had a conversation with Diako Alavi, a journalist and civil activist from Saqez residing in Paris, initially asking him about the situation in Saqez.
Interview with Diako Alavi, a journalist from Saqez residing in Paris, about the situation in Saqez
As the second anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches, Saqez is experiencing heightened security and a significant presence of security forces. Diako Alavi, a journalist and civil activist, discusses the current situation in his hometown. This is significant as it reflects ongoing tensions and the impact of Amini's death on the region.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Security forces heavily secure Saqez as protests for Mahsa Amini's death anniversary approach.
- Iranian authorities crackdown protesters
- morality police arrest Mahsa Zhina Amini
- citizens of Saqez protest Iranian government
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The situation in Saqez reflects the Iranian government's ongoing repression of dissent.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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