Hadis Najafi, a 20-year-old woman shot and killed by security forces, has become the latest symbol of the tragedy, outpouring of grief and defiance that has characterised the nationwide protests in Iran since they began on September 16.
Journalist and women’s rights advocate Masih Alinejad announced her death on September 25, posting her name and a video of her along with the details of her death: shot six times by authorities after tying her unscarved hair back and boldly stepping into the middle of a protest in Karaj.
This 20 Yr old girl who was getting ready to join the protest against the murdering of #MahsaAmini got killed by 6 bullets.#HadisNajafi, 20، was shot in the chest, face and neck by Islamic Republic’s security forces.
— Masih Alinejad 🏳️ (@AlinejadMasih) September 25, 2022
Be our voice.#مهسا_امینیpic.twitter.com/NnJX6kufNW
Images and the video of Hadis have been widely shared on social media. According to media reports, she sustained injuries in the abdomen, neck, heart and hand on September 21. After the attack by security forces she was taken to Ghaem Hospital, where she later died.
This is the funeral of 20 year old #HadisNajafi, who was shot dead on the streets by security forces for protesting. Hadis was a kind hearted girl & loved dancing. She was protesting against the brutal death of #MahsaAmini. Their crime: wanting freedom.
— Masih Alinejad 🏳️ (@AlinejadMasih) September 25, 2022
pic.twitter.com/tduxVe1SZf
"She was only 20 years old,” Hadis’ sister told Alinejad. “Her heart was broken for Mahsa Amini. She said she would not stay silent. They killed her with six bullets.”
Almost 200 miles away in Rasht, reports have emerged that an archeology student arrested during the protests was denied access to medical treatment after he sustained a knife attack in Lakan Prison in Sabze Meydan, Rasht.
The family of Alireza Ghamgosar, who is studying at Kashan University, says he is now being treated in a clinic. They say Ghamgasar told them during a telephone call on September 25 that he was stabbed in the back after being detained on September 21. No details are available about the attack, or about who stabbed him.
Official media in Iran have reported that 35 people have died during the recent protests, but non-Iranian media and other unofficial reports insist the death toll is much higher.
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