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Sam Afshari

Coverage of Sam Afshari in the Nexus archive.

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  • POLITICSJun 16 · 14:40 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    The Betrayal of Iran's People

    Sam Afshari, a 17-year-old Iranian boy, was killed by security forces during a peaceful protest in Karaj in January 2026. His family faced further abuse, including forced identification of his body and demands to sign a form labeling him a martyr. The incident occurred amid widespread repression in Iran, with UN officials documenting similar cases.

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