Organisers of Women's Run in the Sights of Justice

Kronen Zeitung

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A women's run in Iran's capital Tehran brings trouble to the organisers. Because numerous participants were unhindered, from the point of view of the judiciary "legal and religious regulations" were not complied with. The organisers are now faced with a criminal complaint.

Frankfurter Allgemeine

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During the run in Tehran "legal and religious regulations have not been adhered to", the judiciary informs. More and more Iranian women are resisting the strict clothing regulations of the country.

Welt

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The Iranian authorities have issued criminal charges against the organisers of a run. The reason is the participation of some unhindered women. Hijab is prescribed in Iran.

Liberation

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The Tehran Public Prosecutor's Office targets the organizers of the sporting event in the capital, on the ground of a violation of "religious and legal requirements".