Iranian Model's Cannes Outfit Shines Light on Iran's Execution Crisis: Fashion to Protest

Iranian model Mahlagha Jaberi made a statement on the Cannes red carpet with a noose-styled dress.

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Jaberi's dress carried the message 'Stop Executions' to raise awareness about executions in Iran.

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The noose collar on Jaberi's dress symbolized executions by hanging.

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The pictures of Jaberi's outfit went viral on social media, drawing attention to the situation in Iran.

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Over 200 were executed in Iran just this year, as per United Nations reports.

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A woman recently staged a protest on the Cannes red carpet, pouring fake blood on herself to bring attention to the situation in Ukraine.

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Iran is known for executing people after opaque trials on charges ranging from terrorism to blasphemy.

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The executions in Iran gained renewed attention after the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police.

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Amnesty International expressed grave concern about unjust convictions and the risk of execution for several individuals.

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