Heavy prison sentences were imposed on many hundreds of Iranian citizens who participated in the mass protest against the regime in the capital Tehran, but the spirit of the demonstrators was not broken.
Iran's Chief Justice, Ali Alkasi, referred to the number of cases opened in the country's capital against protesters, since the protests began on September 16.
According to Alkasi, 160 people who took part - according to the authorities' version - in the public protest, were sentenced to 5-10 years in prison, reports "Maher News", a news agency close to the regime.
Another 80 protesters were sentenced to two to five years in prison, 160 to up to two years in prison and 70 citizens were fined by the authorities of the Islamic Republic.
It should be noted that the demonstrations, which continue even these days, are being held in many parts of Iran apart from the capital Tehran, so that according to estimates the total number of protesters sent to prison in the country is much higher.
"Joining the protest".
Iranian men in hijab // Photo: Facebook,
As you may recall, the demonstrations in the Islamic Republic began on September 16 after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old young woman who was arrested by the regime's modesty police after she did not cover her upper body with the traditional hijab.
Amini later died in the hospital as a result of the beatings she received from the security personnel.
Shirt from Sa Amini.
Protest signs against the regime in Iran, photo: Getty Images
According to the human rights organization Iran Humans Right Watch in Oslo, at least 458 civilians have been killed since the riots broke out, including 63 children and 29 women.
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