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📋 Human Rights Brief — November 13, 2026 🔴

Iran executed two young men for their roles in anti-government protests amid ongoing crackdowns on dissent.

Iran executed Amir Hossein and Mohammad Reza, both in their twenties, for participating in anti-government protests.
Hundreds of women were detained in Tehran for protesting against mandatory hijab laws.
Khuzestan's Public Security Secretary reaffirmed the government's commitment to enforcing cultural norms through educational institutions.

Why it matters: These actions reflect the Iranian government's intensified crackdown on civil liberties, particularly against protesters and women, raising concerns about human rights violations.

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