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Iran to use cameras to identify unveiled women

Women have been legally required to cover their hair with a hijab (headscarf) since the 1979 Islamic Revolution installed a strict interpretation of religious law. Women who violate the law face fines or arrest. Iranian authorities have begun installing cameras in public places to identify unveiled women .Identified women will receive a text about the consequences of not covering their hair with a hijab, police said. Since Ms Amini’s death a growing number of women have been discarding their veils, particularly in larger cities, despite the risk of arrest. Is this culture preservation or oppression ?

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