Security forces have fired tear gas and live rounds in Zindan Square, Saqqez city, according to human rights campaigners, although it's not known if anyone has been killed.
She was taken to hospital shortly afterwards, with her family and witnesses claiming she was severely beaten by officers, but authorities deny this and say she suffered from a heart attack. Deaths are commemorated in Shiite Islam - as in many other traditions - again 40 days later, typically with an outpouring of grief.
They're rebelling against an extreme government. Incredibly brave women. I hope they succeed. It's shame we can't follow their example in a much softer country. For now. We're a tinder box. I fear for the next few months. Just when you think it can't get any worse. It does.
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