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A woman cuts her hair during a protest against the death of Iranian Mahsa Amini, in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday 2 Oct 2022.

Video. Iran protests: Why is cutting hair an act of rebellion?

Updated: 06/10/2022 - 12:47 GMT+2

Women in Iran and all over the world have been burning headscarves, shouting “Women, life, freedom” and some have also cut or shaved their hair in public. Here's why.

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