For the reason that “Ladies Life Freedom” protests erupted in September final 12 months, 500 younger protesters have died, and as many as 20,000 younger ladies and men have been injured and or detained by Iran’s Safety forces. The BBC believes a whole lot are nonetheless in jail.
Earlier this 12 months, Newsnight reported that many injured prisoners have been saved in dire situations and that jail authorities refuse to ship them for medical remedy.
Ashkan Morovati, a 26-year-old boxer who was shot repeatedly throughout the protests in broad daylight and imprisoned, has miraculously escaped execution and fled.
BBC World Affairs Correspondent Jiyar Gol discovered him in a neighbouring nation to Iran and despatched this report for Newsnight.
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