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Iranian authorities repress protests, detain activists on anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death

  • Protests erupted in Iran on the anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, with demonstrators demanding women's rights.
  • Iranian security forces cracked down on protests, using tear gas and detaining activists.
  • Amini's father was briefly detained and her family barred from commemorative events.
  • The protests were sparked last year by Amini's death in custody over hijab rules.
  • The US, UK, EU and others issued new sanctions on Iran over human rights abuses.
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