In Iran, protests were held against attacks on women

In Tehran and Isfahan today, demonstrations were held against attacks on women. We are talking about several recent incidents, during which the unknown splashed into the face of women with acid due to the fact that their hair was "not carefully covered by a Muslim scarf ."

In the Iranian capital, hundreds of people gathered in front of the parliament building. Several thousand people came to the building of the Ministry of Justice in Isfahan, where the so -called "acid attacks" occurred. Demonstrators carried posters on which it was written "ensure the safety of women," and chanted: "acid attacks" is a crime. "

The deputy governor of the province of Isfahan announced these actions illegal. In the places where they were held, there were many police officers.

Among the participants in manifestations are human rights activists Nashin Sotuda , Mohammad Nurizad, Nargiz Mohammadi , as well as injured women. The media reports the detention of Mohammad Nurizada .

In connection with the "acid attacks" the police detained four suspects in Isfahan, where at least four women were attacked.