In Iran, a student appeared on the streets without clothes as a sign of protest against wearing the hijab. As a result, she was beaten and kidnapped.
A video of the undressed girl standing in the courtyard of the University's Research Department went viral. Subsequently, footage emerged showing several men forcing the student into a car and taking her in an unknown direction. It was later revealed that the girl was arrested, and the motives behind her actions are being investigated, according to Amir Mahdjoob, a university representative.
The girl faced persecution for not wearing the hijab correctly by members of the "Basij" paramilitary organization. The representatives of the organization forcefully removed her religious garment, and it was reported that she was beaten during the arrest.
In Iran, the punishment for women not wearing the hijab has become more stringent. The new law aims to "support the culture of modesty and hijab and protect the social health" of the population. It obliges women to pay a fine for not wearing the hijab and appropriate clothing in public places. The reported fine amount is around $150 (approximately 14,700 rubles). If the fine is not paid within a month, the amount may double.
Additional penalties may include dismissal from work and a 12-month ban on accessing social media. In case of repeated violations, women may face a prison sentence ranging from six months to three years. Special punishment will also apply to media personalities and those who demonstrate the absence of hijab on the internet.
In Russia, the question of hijab wearing in schools was commented on. The press secretary of the Russian president stated that each region in Russia has the right to establish its own laws and regulations regarding women wearing hijabs. Thus, he responded to the introduction of the hijab requirement for schoolgirls in the Vladimir region.
He added that every region exercises its powers, and they do not participate in this discussion, suggesting that such restrictions may violate the Constitution. The Mufti of Chechnya and the advisor to the head of the republic, Salah Meshev, emphasized that Russia is a multiethnic and multiconfessional country, and therefore its citizens have the right to wear clothing reflecting any religion.
