Misery at school, the struggle of poor children in Tehran

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A child in a street in Tehran.

(Illustrative image) © Siavosh Ghazi / RFI

By: Oriane Verdier Follow

20 mins

The new Iranian president takes office today.

Ibrahim Raïssi won an election boycotted by 63% of Iranians in June 2021.

A large part of the abstainers denounced an electoral masquerade to impose the ultra-conservative in power, a turning point in the authoritarianism of the regime.

Between increased repression and an economic crisis aggravated by the pandemic, families in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods are struggling to survive.

Grand Reportage takes you to their side today.

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“From misery to school, the struggle of poor children in Tehran”, a great report by Oriane Verdier.

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