No Charges Filed Against Iranian Student Protester

Iran's judiciary announced that no charges will be filed against a female student, Ahoo Bahari, who disrobed in protest against strict dress codes at Tehran's Islamic Azad University. The judiciary's spokesman stated she was hospitalized due to illness and has been returned to her family without any judicial case against her. The incident, which occurred on November 3, drew significant attention and harsh criticism from Iranian officials, with Science Minister Hossein Simaei labeling it 'immoral'. The Iranian embassy in Paris suggested the student had underlying psychological issues, while Amnesty International reported she was violently arrested during the protest. Human rights groups have condemned the treatment of the student and highlighted concerns about the government's response to dissenters, often framing it as a mental health issue. The university has not expelled her, but the situation raises ongoing questions about the enforcement of Iran's dress codes and the treatment of women in public spaces.