Mahsa Amini: Iran responsible for 'physical violence' leading to death, UN says - BBC News
The UN mission also found "disproportionate use of lethal force" by security forces against protesters.
23 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated Topics2022 Iran protestsImage source, Mahsa Amini familyImage caption, 'Physical violence' led to Mahsa Amini's death, UN reportBy Lipika PelhamBBC NewsIran is responsible for the "physical violence" that led to Mahsa Amini's death, a UN fact-finding mission says.
The 22-year-old died in police custody in 2022 after being arrested for allegedly violating rules requiring women to wear the headscarf.
Her death sparked protests unlike any the country had seen before.
The UN mission also found "disproportionate use of lethal force" by security forces against protesters.
The crackdown killed more than 500 people, rights groups say.
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