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Miriam Burrell

Iranian woman dies after falling into coma following assault from ‘morality police’ over hijab

Iranian rights activists have urged women to publicly remove their veils

(Picture: REUTERS)

A young Iranian woman has died after allegedly being beaten while in detention overseen by morality police over strict hijab rules.

Mahsa Amini’s uncle told local media on Friday that the 22-year-old died after being taken to hospital and falling into a coma. Her death was confirmed on state TV but no further details were given.

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