'I carried my wife's body for an hour and a half' - BBC hears stories of protesters killed in Iran
Summary
Protests in Iran turned deadly, with many demonstrators killed, including a woman named Maryam. Authorities have cracked down on the protests that began in December over economic issues, leading to an internet blackout that makes it hard to get accurate death tolls.Key Facts
- Protests began on December 29 in Tehran due to a drop in Iran’s currency value.
- Reza carried his wife Maryam's body after she was shot during a protest.
- Human rights groups report at least 2,400 protesters have been killed.
- Iran has restricted internet access, making it hard to confirm details.
- Iranian authorities have labeled protesters as "rioters" and "terrorists."
- Protests have spread to all of Iran’s 31 provinces.
- BBC Persian has reported on violence, despite difficulties in accessing information.
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