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Angelina Jolie says women of Iran need ‘freedom to live’ as she speaks out amid protests-Rishma Dosani-Entertainment – Metro
‘To the women of Iran, we see you.’
Angelina Jolie paid tribute to the ‘brave’ women in Iran protesting the death of Mahsa Amini (Picture: Getty)
Angelina Jolie has spoken out amid the ongoing protests in Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, insisting that women need the ‘freedom to live’ in an impassioned plea.
Amini died after being detained by police for allegedly wearing her hijab too loosely, sparking global protests and outrage.
In response, Oscar-winning actress and humanitarian activist Jolie, 47, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a series of images from the streets of Iran in tribute to the ‘brave’ women of the country.
She wrote to her 13.7 million followers: ‘Respect to the brave, defiant, fearless women of Iran. All those who have survived and resisted for decades, those taking to the streets today, and Mahsa Amini and all young Iranians like her.
‘Women don’t need their morals policed, their minds re-educated, or their bodies controlled. They need freedom to live and breathe without violence or threats.
‘To the women of Iran, we see you #WomanLifeFreedom #MahsaAmini.’
Many have taken to the street in her honor (Picture: Getty)
Protests erupted around the world after her death (Picture: Getty)
In the final slide of the actress’ Instagram post she shared text that explained: ‘Protests in Iran are in their 12th consecutive night. They started in response to the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while in morality police custody.‘
Since the protests began, riot police have attacked protestors with brutal force, and more than 70 people have reportedly been killed.’
She was referencing the violent unrest that has been exploding across the Iranian capital, Tehran, and the rest of the country.
Mahsa Amini was arrested for her alleged improper hijab (Picture: Shutterstock)
Women have ripped off, waved and set alight their hijabs in defiance while in other protests sweeping Iran, men and women have been heard chanting: ‘We will fight and take our country back.’
Demonstrations reached London last week as protestors took to the Iranian embassy, where crowds were chanting ‘Death to the Islamic Republic’ as they waved Iran’s former national flag from before 1979.
Tensions grew and protestors increased as the Met deployed more officers to the scene in Knightsbridge.
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Jolie’s post, which has been liked by over 2 million people, linked out to an article explaining why women are burning their hijabs.
The Mr and Mrs Smith actress, who was previously married to fellow Hollywood star Brad Pitt and has six children with him, is a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
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