Iranian Teen Armita Geravand Dies After Alleged Assault by Police for Dress Code Violation

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Armita Geravand, an Iranian teen, has died after allegedly being assaulted by police in Tehran for violating the country's strict dress code. Conflicting reports have emerged, with Iranian officials claiming a medical incident caused her collapse, while witnesses say she was beaten and knocked unconscious. Human rights groups are calling for an independent investigation, but the government has cracked down on media coverage. This incident follows the death of another woman, Mahsa Amini, in 2022, which sparked widespread protests demanding basic rights for women in Iran.
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