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Iran: Woman sued for ‘insulting’ Muslim veil

The incident occurred during the elections to the Tehran Construction and Engineering Organization, local media reported. | Fountain: AFP Reference Photo

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A women Iranian sued for allegedly “insulting” vElo Muslim throwing his handkerchief on the ground during a public event, local media reported this Saturday.

“In a relationship women for an insult hijab in the elections to the Tehran Construction and Engineering Organization,” the news agency reported. tasnim.

A short video of the incident that went viral and was posted Hamshahri -local Tehran newspaper- shows women leave the stage and throw the handkerchief on the ground to the applause of the audience.

Iranian law requires veil

After the Islamic Revolution of 1979 Iranian law requires all women to wear veil what covers his head and neck, and what hides his hair.

September 16 young Kurd Mahsa AminiThe 22-year-old died in custody after being arrested by the vice police for an alleged violation of the dress code for women.

His death sparked a wave of protests across the country.

Since then, more and more women have appeared in public with their heads uncovered, especially in big cities.

But few are being prosecuted by the judiciary, which, however, announced on January 10 that it wants to re-enforce a law that imposes harsh penalties, such as exile, on women who do not comply with the obligation to wear a veil.

In recent months, the courts have closed several cafes, restaurants and pharmacies for accepting customers without a veil.

(According to AFP)


Source: RPP

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