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Arrests, Executions and the Iranian Protesters Who Refuse to Give Up

01.27.2023 - By The New York TimesPlay

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This episode contains descriptions of violence and injury.

In September, protests began in Iran over the death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, at the hands of the government. The demonstrations have since intensified, as has the government’s response, with thousands arrested and a terrifying campaign of public executions underway.

Today, Iranians who have taken part in the demonstrations tell us — in their own words — why they are willing to brave such severe punishments to help bring about change.

Guest: Cora Engelbrecht, an international reporter for The New York Times.

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