The death of 22-year-old has sparked mass protests across Iran.
In at least 86 towns and cities, people - from different classes, backgrounds, and genders - have
Demands for accountability after Mahsa’s brutal death, which occurred while she was in the custody of the have morphed into a wider challenge to the Iranian state.
Despite the use of disproportionate force and live ammunition by authorities, the protesters are not backing down - risking their lives for the hope of a better future.
This week on °®Âþµº Voice looks at Mahsa's brutal killing and why this has struck a chord with thousands of Iranians. Is this Iran’s tipping point? Can the Islamic Republic ever go back to the way it was?
This episode features Sussan Tahmasebi (), director of FEMENA, an organisation which supports women’s organisations in the MENA region; Sanam Naraghi Anderlini MBE (), Founder and CEO of International Civil Action Network ICAN and Hadi Ghaemi (), executive director of the Centre for Human Rights in Iran.
This podcast is written and produced by Rosie McCabe with help from Hugo Goodridge. Theme music by Omar al-Fil.
Other music by Blue Dot Sessions.
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