Despite Khamenei's amnesty, most protesters in Iran won't go free, advocate says

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei last week reportedly ordered an amnesty or reduced sentences for 'tens of thousands' of people amid anti-government protests that have continued since September.

People listen to a speaker during a demonstration to denounce the Iranian government and express support with anti-government protesters in Iran, in Washington, DC.reportedly ordered an amnesty or reduced sentencesHuman rights groups estimate that nearly 20,000 people have been jailed since demonstrations broke out over the death of of Mahsa Amini, known by her Kurdish name Jina, while in the custody of the country's morality police.

"So this isn't actually this isn't that significant, despite the news being shared widely," Nia said.The majority of the Iranians who are given amnesty are not the people that were participating in the protests, Nia said. The amnesty announcement is directed at the countries Iran maintains diplomatic and trade relations with in Latin America, Africa and throughout Asia.

"And so they are getting the message that Khamenei has taken mercy on a lot of these individuals, but not getting the full facts of what is really happening," she said.For those being released, some are being placed under house arrest after their release. Some had to sign

 

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