Arrests, Executions and the Iranian Protesters Who Refuse to Give Up

This episode contains descriptions of violence and injury.

In September, protests began in Iran over the death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, at the hands of the government. The demonstrations have since intensified, as has the government’s response, with thousands arrested and a terrifying campaign of public executions underway.

Today, Iranians who have taken part in the demonstrations tell us — in their own words — why they are willing to brave such severe punishments to help bring about change.

GuestCora Engelbrecht () , an international reporter for The New York Times.

Background reading:

• The protests in Iran have escalated amid anger over religious rules and a rockbottom economy () .

• A look at the Iranians who have been hanged, and those on death row () , as the government tries to crush the monthslong uprising.

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