University of Auckland students allegedly reporting protestors in defiance of the Iranian regime: November 16, 2022

Protests in Iran began two months ago after the death in custody of Mahsa Amini who was detained by so-called morality police for allegedly breaking strict hijab rules.

This week a court in Iran has issued the first death sentence to a person arrested for taking part in the protests against the country's government which began two months ago.

Human rights groups have warned Iranian authorities may be planning mass executions. 

A University of Auckland PHD student who is from Iran is calling on Aotearoa, and its Universities to do more to condemn the human rights abuses in Iran. 

We started off our interview addressing allegations regarding a University of Auckland staff member, sharing their support of the Iranian regime online.