In a rare move, Iranian newspapers on Thursday criticized the country's morality police, tasked with ensuring respect for Islamic laws, after a video of a woman pleading for her daughter's release went viral. The criticism emerged as public debate about the hijab, a required female head covering, resurfaced after local media reported measures that may…
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In a rare move, Iranian newspapers on Thursday criticised the country's morality police, tasked with ensuring respect for Islamic laws, after a viral video of a woman pleading for her daughter to be released.The criticism emerged as public debate about the hijab, a required female head covering, resurfaced after local media reported measures that may indicate tighter controls.The morality police patrol the streets with a mandate to enter public areas to check on implementation of the head scarf law and other Islamic requirements.