Patryk Jaki· ECR

Nuanced

20,000 people were arrested during protests following Mahsa Amini's death

Omissions

• The exact HRANA figure was 19,262 as of January 6, 2023, not exactly 20,000
• The MEP did not cite the source of the figure (HRANA)
• Higher arrest figures (26,000-53,000) were reported by HRANA at later dates, suggesting the number continued to grow beyond the initial 20,000 estimate
• The claim about injuries ('even more were injured') is supported by HRANA data showing at least 25,877 individuals sustained severe injuries

Sources

• PrimaryU.S. Department of State - 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: IranAccording to HRANA, more than 19,000 persons were arrested in connection with the protests as of December 2022
• PrimaryHRANA (Human Rights Activists News Agency) - Day Twenty-Six of the ProtestsTotal number of arrests has increased to 26,852
• TertiaryWikipedia - Mahsa Amini protestsAs many as 19,262 (HRANA, as of 6 January 2023)