In Iran the deaths of many students are being mourned by family, friends, and teachers. These students participated in protests of "Morality Police" in Iran after they beat a young women for allegedly not covering her hair, This young woman died in their custody which sparked protests. Many students are participating in these protests which have lead to their deaths. "Amnesty International reported last week 23 children had been killed between 20 September and 30 September as a result of “unlawful force” used by security forces against protesters during that time". This has lead to even more protesting and turmoil in Iran. "A teachers’ union in Iran called for a nationwide teacher strike in protest over the recent deaths and detention of students in the country".
https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/21/middleeast/iran-teachers-nationwide-strike-students-intl/index.html
Ellie Berns
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