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Iran explores alternatives to street enforcement of hijab rules
22years
Jina Mahsa Amini was 22 years old when she died in police custody.
Iranian authorities and conservative groups are using or promoting alternatives to large-scale morality-police patrols, including pressure on businesses, workplaces, services and consumers. Women appearing in public without hijabs has become more common since the 2022 protests.
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Women appearing in public without wearing a hijab have become increasingly common across Iran.
“Women appearing in public without wearing a hijab has become an increasingly common sight across Iran”
Iranian authorities have been unable to restore the level of street enforcement that existed before the 2022 protests.
“Authorities have been unable to restore the level of street enforcement that existed before the protests.”
Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei called for action against what he described as social “abnormalities,” “indecency” and “nudity.”
“Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei recently called for action against what he described as social “abnormalities,” “indecency” and “nudity””