UN reveals new ways Iran is monitoring women in public

An Iranian women not wearing their mandatory headscarf, or hijab, in Tehran, Iran
An Iranian women not wearing their mandatory headscarf, or hijab, in Tehran, Iran (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
  • A UN report has revealed Iran's increased use of electronic surveillance, including drones and facial recognition, to enforce mandatory hijab laws.
  • The report follows the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini, which sparked widespread protests against the country’s hijab laws.
  • A new mobile app offered by Iranian police allows citizens to report uncovered women.
  • At least 618 women have been arrested under the "Noor Plan," which intensified hijab law enforcement.
  • Iran's crackdown continues amid economic crisis and increased executions.
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