Fear of being Islamophobic silencing Western feminists on Iran — activist

(Newshub) A Kiwi Iranian activist says the deadly fight for freedom in Iran hasn’t received the Western attention it deserves — believing the fear of being Islamophobic is silencing Western feminists.

Iranians across the world are calling for world leaders, including New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, to speak up.

Anger over issues including restrictions on personal freedoms and strict dress codes for women in Iran has reignited, with thousands of Iranians taking to the streets in protest.

The long-brewing unrest in Iran escalated after the death of Mahsa Amini, who was caught by the country’s morality police for failing to correctly wear her hijab.

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