Internet access disruption in major parts of the western Kurdistan province, Tehran and Sanandaj in Iran has been witnessed following major protests over death of a 22-year-old woman in the hands of the Iranian Morality Police.
On Monday, the iran’s Communications minister sent a warning notice of major internet disruptions expected for the following couple of days for security reasons.
The country had years ago witnessed such blackouts to manage protests that had ensued after fuel prices increased by over 300%.
The Iranians have been protesting over the weekend after Amini, 22-year-old woman reportedly died of a heart attack in the hands of the Morality Police.
According to released statements, the said lady was indecently dressed as her Hijab was half-way worn which led to her arrest.
Iranian officials have claimed she died after suffering a “heart attack” and falling into a coma, but her family have said she had no pre-existing heart conditions.
“They’re lying. They’re telling lies. Everything is a lie … no matter how much I begged, they wouldn’t let me see my daughter,” Said Amini’s father to BBC
In videos all over the internet, women have been cutting their hair and waving hijabs in the streets of Tehran in protest demanding answers from the authorities after the Amini’s father questioned the death of his daughter.
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Several Iranian state government websites have been offline within the week, with an anonymous group hacker taking responsibility.
“(Greetings) Citizens of Iran. This is a message from Anonymous to all Iran. We are here and we are with you,”
“We support your determination for peace against brutality and massacres. We know that your determination stems not from vengeance, but from your longing for justice. All tyrants will fall before your courage. Long live free Iranian women.” a social media account tweeted.
Videos from protests nationwide show people destroying posters of the Supreme Leader.
People all over Tiktok social media have been making awareness videos with over millions of views in support of the ‘blackout’ and police brutality in Iran.