Woman shot by Iran police over hijab paralyzed, family told to stay silent

Azadeh Akbari
Azadeh Akbari

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Arezou Badri before and after the incident in hospital
Arezou Badri before and after the incident in hospital

The family of Arezou Badri, a 31-year-old woman shot by Iran’s police on July 22 for allegedly violating mandatory hijab laws, is under intense government pressure to withdraw their complaint.