Eye injuries during 2022 Iranian protests

Conservative estimates reported by ophthalmologists in November 2022 stated there had been 580 confirmed cases of significant eye injuries during the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom protests triggered by the dead-in-custody of Mahsa "Jina" Amini.[1] The actual number of injuries is likely much higher.[1][2][3][4] The widespread nature of the eye injuries across the country and the number of cases reported demonstrates a systematic nature to these attacks.[5]

  1. ^ a b "Ocular Injuries in Iranian Protesters". American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2023-01-18. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  2. ^ Engelbrecht, Cora (2022-11-19). "Hundreds of Protesters in Iran Blinded by Metal Pellets and Rubber Bullets". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  3. ^ "Iran protests: Victims shot in eyes hold on to hopes". BBC News. 2023-04-04. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
  4. ^ Farda, RFE/RL's Radio. "Activists Say Iran's 'Eye Victims' Under Government Pressure With Arrests". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  5. ^ "Iran Protests 2022: Women Protester Eyes Intentionally and Systematically Targeted" (PDF). Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO). 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2023-09-27.