The protesters were calling for the implementation of a bill imposing tougher penalties on women who refuse to wear the covering, known as a hijab. Parliament approved the bill in September 2023.

“The suspect then tried to remove the victim’s hijab, while pouring an unknown liquid on it. The suspect then grabbed a lighter and attempted to light the hijab on fire.” Security personnel at the ...

An Iranian activist has been sentenced to 178 lashes and 18 months in prison after being arrested for not wearing a hijab. Hamideh Zarei, a Gilak activist and former political prisoner ...

The woman has issued a statement through the National Council of Canadian Muslims, two days after the suspect in the attack allegedly tried to set her hijab on fire. She says she is now gripped by ...

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