The protests began in late September over overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages. Amnesty International stated that children are being beaten with batons rather than protected in the clashes. In response, pro-Iran social media accounts have mocked the situation to challenge Western death toll estimates from January Iranian riots, including claims by Trump that 52,000 protesters were killed compared to 7,007 documented by HRANA.
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Iran Rebukes France on Human Rights After 3,000 Student Arrests
Geopolitics16 days ago
Tehran has urged the French government to safeguard basic freedoms following the detention of thousands of high schoolers in nationwide demonstrations. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei criticized the violent policing of students and alleged a double standard, noting that French officials have historically condemned Iran's internal security measures. French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin reported that about 2,000 people, mostly minors, were detained, while at least 170 students were injured by batons and tear gas.
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