Can protests in Iran bring change?

Important Center East explores what led to the protests in Iran and if they might result in change.

Demonstrators participate in a protest in opposition to the Iranian authorities following the loss of life of Mahsa Amini, outdoors the Iranian embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 18, 2022 [Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/ Reuters]

Iran’s brutal crackdown on protests has didn't cease individuals from protesting for a fifth week. The loss of life of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini final month for violating the strict gown code angered many Iranians. She turned an icon and her loss of life led to the largest anti-government protests in years.

On this episode: 

• Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam (@iranhr), director of Iran Human Rights and professor of neuroscience on the College of Oslo in Norway

Episode credit:

This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and hosted by Sami Zeidan. Analysis by our intern Nada Shakir. Our sound designer is George Alwer. Our lead engagement producer is Aya Elmileik and the assistant engagement producer is Munera AlDosari. Omar Al-Saleh is our government producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera English’s head of audio.

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