News reports from Iran say authorities have arrested the uncle of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Iranian woman whose death in police custody last year sparked months of anti-government protests.
Safa Aeli was detained Tuesday at his residence in Saqqez and taken to an undisclosed location, the reports said.
Sources cited by Kurdish news agency Kurdpa said security forces entered the home without presenting a judicial order.
The arrest comes ahead of the September 16 anniversary of the death of Amini, who had been detained by the morality police for allegedly wearing her headscarf too loosely. Iran saw months of anti-government protests after her death.
Activists allege that Iranian authorities have been carrying out an increasing number of arrests as the anniversary approaches.
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