Iran: hundreds flock to Mahsa Amini's grave 40 days since her death

Iranian security forces clashed with protesters who gathered in Mahsa Amini's hometown, the northern Iranian city of Saqqez, as mourners marked 40 days since her death. Amini, 22, died on 16 September, three days after her arrest by the morality police while visiting Tehran with her younger brother.
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Columns of mourners could be seen on the outskirts of the city heading to her burial site to pay tribute to her. Her death sparked nationwide protests, and the largest the country has seen in over three years.

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