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Iranian women reject hijabs despite morality police return – BBC Newsnight

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In September it will be the anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, who was arrested by the Iranian Revolutionary guard for allegedly not wearing the hijab properly.

Last year the movement for “Women, Life, Freedom” exploded onto the streets of Iran, and beyond, but in the country it was met with breath-taking brutality.

More than 500 were blinded deliberately, thousands more arrested. But women are still defying the morality police, despite a renewed crackdown involving mass surveillance, risking violence and incarceration.

The BBC cannot operate in Iran. The internet too, is restricted, and for many its a crime to talk to Western media, but Newsnight’s Emir Nader, and producer Ali Hamedani talked to people inside the country to give us this virtual tour of Iran after the Women, Life, Freedom protests.

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  1. @randyprince892

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    be careful ladies.
    you live in a backwards place where simple self expression can be fatal.
    they are very brave and i admire and respect their courage.

  2. @Tony-eo8zz

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    and in other news, "the population of women seem to be dropping" as they start vanishing.

  3. @colddarkness1798

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    We live in world where smart people are atheist and stupid people are religious

  4. @FreedomOfSpeech1.0

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Now they Just need to realize Jesus is God 👏

  5. @jozsefgower3117

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    That guy said he slapped her and force the lense into her mouth because he thought she was a terrorist when his actions are the definition of terrorism

  6. @bamboo1763

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    "hijab is not a restriction by the government it's by the country's laws and sharia"
    at this point just drop the word "law" and say "because allah says so, according to an illiterate prophet in the desert 600+ years ago."

  7. @tommann9490

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    These women have every right to dress and do what they like. Iran needs to get with the 21st century and acknowledge that they are in the wrong as their religious beliefs are creating hate and violence towards completely innocent people.

  8. @PY-ek6es

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Follow Islam rules or leave Islam.

  9. @iamok5417

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Just look how beautiful these Iranian women are without a hijab. Hijab takes away 95% beauty. It is a natural thing for women to show flawless beauty but m#&lim women are not allowed.

  10. @gxyb766

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    So wonderful to see women stand-up and fight for their freedoms. These backwards nutjobs can't keep good people down forever.

  11. @nobodyhere9258

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Shariah is inhumane and man-made by men.

  12. @Chuchoelloco

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    But if you are the one to go to hell or heaven why a government has to do with it???it make not sence, only that they want to rule you

  13. @creolecajun9988

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Becareful for the freedoms you wish for.Here in the United States one of the most free countries in the world now Men are dressed like girls and fighting for rights to go to womens bathrooms and dressing as girls and fighting to compete in sports with girls..I would say Iran is a bit strict but as an American i admit we become delusional and toxic with the demands people have pressure for in recent times

  14. @Myperfectshell

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    I have never known an Iranian woman in Canada to wear this thing. They come here and take it off. They can take it off if they want to, if they want to wear it, of course you can – what a dumb and deeply outdated system where you don’t have a choice. This is why if you don’t support democracy and separation of religion and law I cannot respect that. Sorry.
    And one more thing: muslims do many, many less visible “haram” every single day, (and each individual knows it, that is between them and God) but this particular thing is visible so women are an easy target.

  15. @johnj.doublej8721

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    They are so beautiful!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  16. @doc2help

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    The next thing you know they will be forcing people to take a jab! What nonsense that people are born Muslim!

  17. @alexanderchambord9850

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    All the bad things: slavery, honor killings, less right for women etc are also done by hamas and much worse yet you all support them. Whats the deal with all you people, what do you really want?

  18. @MrBongsky

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    ARISE PEOPLE OF IRAN!
    STAND AND FIGHT FOR FREEDOM.YOU DESERVE A FAR BETTER GOVERNMENT FOR YOUR FUTURE! BLESS THE IRANIAN PEOPLE.

  19. @Vent330

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Ah !!! The religion of peace strikes again ! The way they treat women is abhorrent. Many in the uk Muslim community condone this treatment of women, want sharia law and think their religion is superior to all other religions. Many view British women as cheap because of how they dress, many openly condemn gay people and use vile, derogatory language when speaking about them. That level of discrimination and intolerance has no place in our civilised, inclusive country.

  20. @kushmorejames8164

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    They should move to western culture countries if they want to live the way.

  21. @chrisclarke4541

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    These bent and evil old farts in charge of Iran need to be cleared out and replaced by a democratic and secular regime where women are equal to men in every way.

  22. @zimrasawyer1881

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Violence and oppression of women because men in islam are not required to exhibit control over thier emotions or wants. Making any assault "not thier fault"

  23. @user-ih8qm5dy3l

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    FUCK hijab, bsrbaric FILTHY laws

  24. @Tiz604

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Long live the PERSIANS ! ❤ … LIBERTY TO KEEP DEMANDS A FIGHT !

  25. @child__of_God

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!!! Jesus is returning soon! According to I Timothy 2:4, God desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life! Turn away from your sins and your past and receive Him as your LORD and Saviour right now. The Bible says that if you confess with your mouth the LORD Jesus Christ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Jesus says this, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me (Revelation 3:20)”. Open up the door of your heart to Him. Here – say this pray and receive Him into your heart ❤️:

    Dear Jesus
    I believe that You are the Son of God
    I believe that You came to earth and died on the cross for me
    I believe that You shed Your blood for my redemption
    And I believe that You were buried and that You rose from the dead on the third day, and that You are now seated at the right hand of the throne of God

    I am a sinner and I need You Lord
    I ask that You may forgive me for my sins and cleanse me with Your blood
    I repent of my ways, of my sin and of the world
    And turn whole to You today

    I give You my life
    And I surrender all that I am and all that I have to You right now

    Come into my heart Lord
    Save my soul
    Make me whole
    Fill me with Your Holy Spirit
    And enable to live the Christian life victoriously and in its fullness

    In the name of Jesus, amen

  26. @hbh19hs29

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Only A third of Iran are Muslim this is about Power not Religion.

  27. @denkoxh8610

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    I'm a firm believer that the Iranian women will lead the next revolution. These deluded mullahs should not be telling the country how to dress.

  28. @user-bi8ml9gn8k

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    It is good to see that women are taking charge of their lives. Rules can be changed. Women are people, not slaves to males. Are males in Iran that weak? They have to lord over women to make them feel like a man?

  29. @aniketsawant2240

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Much love and respect to Iranian women from India ♥♥♥

  30. @swanny-ph5is

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    God Protect Them. ❤

  31. @alfiantheguy

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    And women in Malaysia are covering themselves up

  32. @DipanjanSaha-pt1bx

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    LOOK AT AFTER ISLAMISATION , THIS IS BEAUTY OF ISLAM

  33. @user-cq3nm4cl7f

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    The religion of Islam is evil
    Unbelievable prosecution An old Islamic countries begins non-Muslims and against Muslims, who do not submit

  34. @flowerdeflower

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    It's so frustrating that a simple personal right to go around without a face covering can snowball into a rebellion……Iranian mullahs have to go and I think women have truly lit the fire under them

  35. @richardhunte8197

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Why do the inheritors of the great Persian empire subjugate themselves to dictates from Arabia?

  36. @user-dg1ho4tj2g

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Free the ❤hair

  37. @webbo9798

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    As more mosques are closing in Iran I just hope and pray more and more people will turn to christianity and turn their backs on this medieval death cult called islam because thats exactly what it is.

  38. @jaderachid2843

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Is he asking for diversity? He is a woke.

  39. @rhrh9128

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Ladies (and men who support and protect them), you GITERDONE!!!!!!! I'm CHEERING for you/us!!!~

  40. @JohnEglick-pl1sb

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    THEN DON'T EXPECT SYMPATHY FROM CHRISTIAN AMERICANDMS HERE .

  41. @JohnEglick-pl1sb

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    LET HIM COME TO NOTH PHILADELPHIA !!

  42. @danielcallum8015

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    I saw that

  43. @danielcallum8015

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Netenyahu says no to blinken lol funny

  44. @danielcallum8015

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    You realised I’m one of you from instagram

  45. @danielcallum8015

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Can’t be anti war

  46. @danielcallum8015

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    And you realised I did not comment on far left videos

  47. @danielcallum8015

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    I realised I was blocked off nstagram on day 2 when I could not comment

  48. @danielcallum8015

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    Surprised how I can watch news I disagree with?

  49. @gustabeumer688

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    That is why other countries DOES NOT WANT ISLAMIC migrants. I hope they send all back to the countries they came from. Islam is an insane, violent and evil cult

  50. @XYZ-XYZ-bt6vg

    December 24, 2023 at 2:01 pm

    It’s definitely not London 😅

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