My friends are all like me. We all know someone who was killed in the protests, says Parisa, a 29-year-old Iranian who has witnessed widespread violence in Tehran. The brutal crackdown by security forces on demonstrations has resulted in over 6,000 confirmed deaths, according to human rights groups, amidst demands for political reform and an end to economic distress.
Parisa's account highlights a deepening crisis as many find themselves losing friends and family in a response characterized by lethal force. Despite attempts to suppress communication, young Iranians continue to share their experiences, painting a grim picture of protests that began peacefully but turned deadly.
Eyewitness accounts describe individuals being shot in public, with reports suggesting that at least 6,159 individuals have been killed since unrest began, including children and protesters. As the authorities deny using excessive force and frame the situation as instigated by foreign influence, the true human toll is becoming increasingly evident.
Join us as we delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding these protests and the narratives of those who have faced violence in their struggle for change in Iran.
Parisa's account highlights a deepening crisis as many find themselves losing friends and family in a response characterized by lethal force. Despite attempts to suppress communication, young Iranians continue to share their experiences, painting a grim picture of protests that began peacefully but turned deadly.
Eyewitness accounts describe individuals being shot in public, with reports suggesting that at least 6,159 individuals have been killed since unrest began, including children and protesters. As the authorities deny using excessive force and frame the situation as instigated by foreign influence, the true human toll is becoming increasingly evident.
Join us as we delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding these protests and the narratives of those who have faced violence in their struggle for change in Iran.
