# Mahsa Amini's death after morality-police detention triggered nationwide protests

Date: 2022

Mahsa (Jina) Amini died after being detained by Iran's morality police over alleged non-compliance with compulsory [hijab](/people/riad-hijab) rules. Her death triggered protests that spread nationwide and became identified with the Woman, Life, [Freedom movement](/organizations/freedom-movement).

## Drivers

- Woman Life Freedom protests in Iran: https://factrail.ai/drivers/woman-life-freedom-protests-in-iran

## Sources

- https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/09/16/woman-dies-custody-irans-morality-police

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/mahsa-amini-death-triggers-nationwide-protests-2022