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Iran says 110 arrested over suspected schoolgirl poisonings

Iran says 110 arrested over suspected schoolgirl poisonings

  • Students say they have been sickened by noxious fumes in incidents dating back to November that have mainly occurred in girls' schools
  • There have been no fatalities, and some officials have suggested that mass hysteria might have played a role
By AP ·
Hundreds of cases of respiratory distress have been reported in the past three months among schoolgirls across Iran. (File/AFP)

Over 100 hospitalized after new gas attacks on Iran girls’ schools

By AFP ·
Iranian students, some without headscarves, shouting “Death to the dictator” in Tehran.

Iran schoolgirls treated after new mystery poisoning

By AFP ·
Schoolgirls across Iran remove hijabs in protest against government

Schoolgirls across Iran remove hijabs in protest against government

By Arab News ·
Indian schoolgirls beaten with sticks after protesting sexual harassment

Indian schoolgirls beaten with sticks after protesting sexual harassment

By Reuters ·
India to investigate death of schoolgirl by starvation

India to investigate death of schoolgirl by starvation

By AFP ·
82 freed Chibok schoolgirls to meet with Nigerian president

82 freed Chibok schoolgirls to meet with Nigerian president

By AP ·
Nigeria marks 3 years since schoolgirls’ mass abduction

Nigeria marks 3 years since schoolgirls’ mass abduction

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