Like the United States, Canada will impose sanctions on the Iranian moral police

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, OTTAWA – Canada will impose sanctions on moral police Iran. Previously, the United States (US) had already taken such a step.

“We will apply sanctions to dozens of individuals and entities, including Iran’s so-called moral police,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a press conference on Monday (09/26). /2022), cited on the Al Arabiya website. He did not explain what kind of penalties would be imposed on individuals and related parties.

Trudeau called on the world to demand that Iran end its oppression and the repression of all its citizens. “We join our voices, the voices of all Canadians, to the millions of people around the world who demand that the Iranian government listen to their people, end the suppression of their freedoms and rights, and allow women and all Iranians to live their lives and express themselves freely. peace,” he said.

Iran is currently facing unrest due to the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Before dying, he was allegedly molested by the Iranian moral police. Amini was arrested on September 13 because the hijab she wore was not considered ideal. In Iran, there are strict dress codes for women, one of which is that they must wear the hijab when out in public.

After being arrested by the Moral Police, Amini was detained. While in detention, he was allegedly tortured. The UN said it had received reports that Amini had been beaten in the head with a club. Additionally, Amini’s head was also reportedly hit by a vehicle.

After being arrested and detained, Amini was suddenly taken to hospital. According to Tehran police, while in detention, Amini suddenly developed heart problems. According to statements from his family, Amini was in good health before his arrest and never complained of heart disease. Amini was treated in a coma and finally breathed his last on September 16.

Amini’s death and the torture she allegedly endured immediately sparked public outrage. Iranians took to the streets and staged demonstrations to protest the authorities’ actions against Amini. Iranian women took part in the action. They even committed the act of burning the hijab as a form of protest.

As of this writing, Iranian security forces have arrested more than 1,200 protesters. Rioting during the protests also left at least 41 people dead.