EU awards Mahsa Amini, Iranian women's movement Sakharov Prize

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EU awards Mahsa Amini, Iranian women's movement Sakharov Prize

The European Union's top rights prize was created in 1988 to honor individuals or groups defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.

US drives campaign to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Gaza

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US drives campaign to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited six Arab states and Israel to discuss how to curb Hamas while alleviating the civilian suffering in Gaza, while a US special envoy for relief was also named.

Criticizing award, Iran calls Nobel laureate Mohammadi 'convict'

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Criticizing award, Iran calls Nobel laureate Mohammadi 'convict'

Many leaders and activists welcomed the Nobel Committee's decision to award jailed activist Narges Mohammadi the Peace Prize -- but not the Iranian regime.

In Iran, another young woman's life hangs in the balance

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In Iran, another young woman's life hangs in the balance

An Iranian teenager remains in a coma in a heavily monitored hospital after an alleged 'morality police' assault at a Tehran metro station.

New 'chastity and coverage' bill threatens Iranian women with heavy punishment

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New 'chastity and coverage' bill threatens Iranian women with heavy punishment

In addition to long jail sentences and heavy fines, those found in breach of new legislation could be flogged and punished with travel restrictions.

Echoes of resistance: Le Monde publishes letters of 5 imprisoned Iranian women

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Echoes of resistance: Le Monde publishes letters of 5 imprisoned Iranian women

Messages of five female Iranian political prisoners have echoed throughout the world since French daily Le Monde published their letters from prison.

Exiled in France, Iranian chess star salutes 'courage' of protesters

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Exiled in France, Iranian chess star salutes 'courage' of protesters

Mitra Hejazipour says she cannot take her mind off the Iran protests, caught between hopes of a breakthrough and fear of repression.

Death that birthed a movement: Iranians protest against regime a year on

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Death that birthed a movement: Iranians protest against regime a year on

A year after Mahsa Amini's fateful death, Iranians across the world gathered in protest against the Islamic Republic in her memory. In Iran, they protested under tight security.

Behind bars in Iran, leading activist insists 'movement still alive' a year on

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Behind bars in Iran, leading activist insists 'movement still alive' a year on

'As long as democracy, equality and freedom have not been achieved, we must continue to fight and sacrifice,' human rights activist Narges Mohammadi says from prison.

'Women, Life, Freedom' movement anniversary puts Iranian regime on edge

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'Women, Life, Freedom' movement anniversary puts Iranian regime on edge

The anti-establishment protest movement has the regime on edge as its first anniversary is looming and its effects are still seen on Iran's streets.