Women in Iran have reported to the BBC that their online activities are being monitored by authorities, leading to arrests, threats, and beatings. This increased surveillance followed women-led protests after the death of Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody for allegedly not wearing her hijab properly. Alef, inspired by the protests, posted a photo showing her hair uncovered, which led to her arrest. She was blindfolded, handcuffed, and held in solitary confinement for nearly two weeks, during which she was interrogated and forced to hand over her phone.