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Leila Fadel

Despite Khamenei's amnesty, most protesters in Iran won't go free, advocate says

People listen to a speaker during a demonstration to denounce the Iranian government and express support with anti-government protesters in Iran, in Washington, DC. (AFP via Getty Images)

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei last week reportedly ordered an amnesty or reduced sentences for "tens of thousands" of people amid anti-government protests that have continued since September.

Human rights groups estimate that nearly 20,000 people have been jailed since demonstrations broke out over the death of of Mahsa Amini, known by her Kurdish name Jina, while in the custody of the country's morality police.

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