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Ongoing Protests In Iran Echo A Century-Old Revolution

Ongoing Protests In Iran Echo A Century-Old Revolution

FromConsider This from NPR


Ongoing Protests In Iran Echo A Century-Old Revolution

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It's been more than a month since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died after being detained by Iran's morality police – allegedly for breaking the rule requiring women to wear a hijab. Her death sparked protests that continue to this day.Women and girls have been at the forefront of the demonstrations, often removing and burning their hijabs in defiance of the authorities.We hear from some of the protesters themselves. And we talk to Iranian-American writer Reza Aslan, who tells us that what we are seeing today echoes a revolution that took place in Iran more than a century ago.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Oct 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.