Politics and Human Rights Protest: The Silent March in Paris Denouncing Crackdown on Protesters

Causes of the Protests

The protests erupted due to a confluence of factors: economic sanctions crippling the economy, rising inflation, unemployment, restrictions on personal freedoms, and anger over corruption. The death of Mahsa Amini in police custody in 2022 sparked a nationwide wave of protests, which evolved into a broader movement demanding political reform.

Key Events and Turning Points

Throughout 2025 and into 2026, protests intensified, especially in major cities like Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan. The government’s violent suppression, including live ammunition and mass arrests, drew international condemnation.

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