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Iran: Rubina Aminian, the 23-Year-Old Student Shot in the Head by Security Forces

Published January 12, 2026, 06:14
Iran: Rubina Aminian, the 23-Year-Old Student Shot in the Head by Security Forces

The article focuses on the tragic case of Rubina Aminian, a 23-year-old student who was killed by security forces during protests in Iran. Rubina was shot in the back of the head while trying to join the demonstrators. Her family faced immense difficulties in identifying and burying her body, as authorities attempted to prevent the funeral. Rubina's story has caused widespread grief and has become a symbol of the violence and repression taking place in Iran. According to the organization «Iran Human Rights», more than 500 people have lost their lives during the protests.