Masa Amini, 22, was taken aside by morality police for showing too much hair. They hauled her into one of their white vans and they took her off to a detention centre supposedly for re-education. Most people believe that she was beaten to death in their custody. In an effort to regain full control, the odd toddlers have reinforced the police with units of their paramilitaries who are ideologues known as the Basige.
Unrest is only spreading and the authorities trying to quell it are looking increasingly desperate. We hear from one protester among many who are racked by fear but motivated by hope. The leader of the shadowy Wagner Group of mercenaries has revealed himself; we ask why. And a look at how few workers call in sick these days.
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