The Iranian authorities affirmed yesterday that the death of the young Kurdish Mahsa Amini, who died three weeks ago and the origin of the wave of demonstrations that have spread throughout the country, was not caused by the "blows" caused during her detention in a police station. , but because of the sequelae of an illness
Arrested on September 13 in Tehran by the morality police for not wearing the veil according to the strict codes set by the Iranian regime for women, the 22-year-old died after spending three days in a hospital.
The activists claim that he had suffered a head injury during his arrest. The Iranian authorities have denied any physical contact between the police and the young woman. Her death has triggered the largest wave of protests in the country since 2019, when people took to the streets due to the rise in gasoline prices. This time the demonstrations are led by women and young people.
Demonstrations have been harshly repressed. At least 92 people have been killed since September 16, according to the Oslo-based NGO Iran Human Rights. An official balance speaks of 60 deaths, including twelve members of the security forces.
"Mahsa Amini's death was not caused by blows to the head or vital organs" and is linked to "surgery performed to remove a brain tumor at the age of eight" indicates a report by the Iranian medical organization . In contrast, the girl's father, Amjad Amini, says Mahsa was "in perfect health."
"On September 13 [Mahsa Amini] suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed (...) He suffered a heart rhythm disorder and a drop in blood pressure," adds the report published by official television.
"Despite being transferred to the hospital and the efforts of the medical staff, she died on September 16 as a result of multi-organ failure caused by cerebral hypoxia," according to the same source.
