A top official suggested over the weekend that the unit, responsible for enforcing the Islamic Republic’s strict dress codes, had been shut down, though there has not been any government confirmation.
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Iran Abolishes Morality Police After Months of Protests
The move appeared to be a concession to the protest movement that erupted after the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who was being held by the morality police for supposedly violating Islamic dress rules.
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Iran Arrests 2 Actresses for Participating in Protests
World Cup soccer players, movie personalities and other prominent Iranians have shown support for the protests that have engulfed the country.
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Thousands in Iran Mourn Mahsa Amini, Whose Death Set Off Protests
In her hometown and across the country, large demonstrations erupted marking 40 days of mourning for Ms. Amini, who died in police custody.