From the Guardian · · 1m 10s
Iran coordinated killing and torture of protesters, Amnesty says
Leaked documents reveal the brutal crackdown on women-led protests after Mahsa Amini's death in custody.
In brief
Leaked documents reveal the brutal crackdown on women-led protests after Mahsa Amini's death in custody. Iranian security forces systematically coordinated the killing, torture and sexual abuse of hundreds of protesters following the 2022 women-led uprising. Originally reported by the Guardian.
State coordinated brutal crackdown
Iranian security forces coordinated the killing, torture and sexual abuse of hundreds in the 2022 women-led protests, leaked documents show.
Protests sparked by Amini's death
Tens of thousands protested after Mahsa Amini, 22, died in custody following arrest by morality police for allegedly not complying with hijab rules.
Orders to kill protesters
Leaked orders instructed forces to respond mercilessly and go as far as causing death. Official statements called for a firm and severe response.
“respond mercilessly and go as far as causing death”
377 deaths, including 56 children
Amnesty verified 377 protester and bystander deaths, including 56 children. Sixteen people were raped in detention, including a 14-year-old girl.
Systematic sexual violence documented
State agents raped detainees with batons, bottles and hosepipes. Women were shot in faces, breasts and genitals, medics told the Guardian.
87 officials named for investigation
Amnesty named 87 officials who should be investigated for crimes against humanity, including the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
The short version
Iranian security forces systematically coordinated the killing, torture and sexual abuse of hundreds of protesters following the 2022 women-led uprising.
