Iran Is Reintroducing “Morality” Police After They Were Mostly Suspended After The Death of Mahsa Amini
Mahsa Amini died after she was arrested by the so-called “morality police” for allegedly breaking Iran’s mandatory hijab law.
Iran has reintroduced the “morality” police after they were largely shut down following the death of Mahsa Amini.
Amini died in September 2022 after she was arrested by the so-called “morality police” for allegedly breaking Iran’s mandatory hijab law.
Her death sparked outrage, leading to huge, anti-government protests that went on for months.
In response, the government was forced to pulled back the “morality” police, who were created in 1979 to enforce the hijab law and other “moral” restrictions on women.
These include banning women from attending mixed-gender gatherings without a male chaperone and drinking alcohol.
However, the protests died down this year due to a brutal crackdown from authorities that left more than 500 killed and nearly 20,000 detained, according to AP.
At least seven protesters have also been executed in connection with the protests.
On Sunday July 16, authorities announced that the “morality” police would resume patrols and force women to wear hijabs.
Authorities said officers will first give women warnings, and those who “insist on breaking the norms” may face legal action, according to CNN.
