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Amnesty says Iran committed 'crimes against humanity' in 2022 protests crackdown

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In a report released Wednesday, Amnesty International said Iranian authorities committed “crimes against humanity” during the violent crackdown on the 2022 protests known as the movement “Woman, Life, Freedom” that was sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

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  • In a report released Wednesday, Amnesty International said Iranian authorities committed “crimes against humanity” during the violent crackdown on the 2022 protests known as the movement “Woman, Life, Freedom” that was sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:30:07 UTC.

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