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Iranian news agency confirms clashes in Saqez, internet shut
Students chant during a march following the police custody death of Mahsa Amini, which has sparked nationwide anti-government demonstrations, at Bu-Ali Sina University in Hamedan, Iran in this screengrab from social media video released October 26, 2022. — Picture from third party via Reuters

DUBAI, Oct 26 — Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency confirmed clashes took place today between security forces and people taking part in a memorial ceremony for Mahsa Amini in her Kurdistan province hometown of Saqez.

"A limited number of those present at Mahsa Amini’s memorial clashed with police forces on the outskirts of Saqez and were dispersed. Following the scattered clashes, internet in Saqez was cut off due to security considerations,” the agency reported, adding about 10,000 people had gathered.

Amini died on Sept. 16 in Tehran while in the custody of Iran’s morality police, sparking more than a month of nationwide protests. — Reuters

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