Child protesters in Iran have been subjected to "horrific acts of torture" by security forces amid a crackdown on anti-government demonstrators, Amnesty International said in a statement on March 16 marking six months since the start of nationwide protests triggered by the death of a young woman in police detention. "Iran’s intelligence and security forces have been committing horrific acts of torture, including beatings, flogging, electric shocks, rape, and other sexual violence against child protesters as young as 12," Amnesty said, adding, “The authorities must immediately release all children detained solely for peacefully protesting."
Child Protesters Have Suffered 'Horrific Acts Of Torture' In Iran, Amnesty Says
The protests in Iran began on September 16, 2022, with the death of Mahsa Amini from injuries she allegedly sustained in the custody of Iran’s notorious morality police.