Protestors stage a demonstration to mark the first death anniversary of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in custody in Iran's Tehran after being arrested by morality police for allegedly not wearing the hijab.
Iran has arrested journalist Nazila Maroufian after she published an interview with the father of Mahsa Amini, who died in custody after being held for wearing her hijab 'incorrectly'.
Protesters gathered in a central park in The Hague waved flags and banners emblazoned with texts including “No to enforced headscarf in Iran,” “Justice can’t wait” and “Stop bloodshed in Iran.”
US President Joe Biden said Washington would impose 'further costs' on Iran following the use of heavy-handed tactics against peaceful protesters who took to the streets in the Islamic Republic demanding accountability after Mahsa Amini's death.
Iranian authorities have arrested former Persepolis FC player Hossein Maahini after he showed support online for protests against the death of Mahsa Amini.
The Iranian foreign ministry's website said it summoned Simon Shercliff, the UK's ambassador to Tehran, on Saturday and protested the hosting of critical Farsi-language media outlets.
Iranian activists warned that Donald Trump's decision to cut aid threatens the work of Iranian human rights organisations seeking access in the country