The Iranian diaspora rises up
The killing of Mahsa Amini in Iran have set off worldwide protests by the country's large diaspora. We hear their stories.
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Show Notes
Mahsa Amini died Sept. 16 in Iran after an encounter with the country’s so-called morality police. Since her death, Iranians have taken to the streets in protest of the country’s modesty laws. But what began as a call for women’s rights in Iran has since ballooned into something so much bigger.
Today, we hear from the Iranian diaspora about why they’re protesting in solidarity. Read the full transcript here.
Host: L.A. Times podcast producer Asal Ehsanipour
Guests: L.A. Times diaspora reporter Sarah Parvini
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