Nika's Last Breath - BBC World Service Documentaries

In September 2022, 16-year-old Nika Shakarami attended a Woman, Life, Freedom protest in Tehran.


That day, pictures taken of her burning her hijab made her an icon in the eyes of Iran’s protestors, and a target in the eyes of the Iranian government. Nika never went home.

Iran’s government claimed she jumped from a building, but her mother never accepted it.

Now #BBCEye investigates a shocking new document, purportedly written by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, which reveals what happened after they hunted her down.

00:00 Who is Nika Shakarami?
02:04 Mahsa Amini and Iran's protests
03:43 Demonstrations in Laleh Park
04:37 Nika’s mother
06:06 The Classified IRGC report
08:00 Nika is arrested
09:56 IRGC: The testimonies
12:28 ‘Is she breathing?’
16:27 The official narrative
18:05 Verifying the report
20:07 Who is 'Naeem 16’?
21:40 The verdict and the cover-up
24:56 Nika’s legacy

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[Mobinatheory]

So 3 grown adult and armed men abused, tortured and killed a 16years old girl!

[Luxury_vagabond]

I am a Taiwanese . I wish all the women can have freedom !

[janeeyre]

I cried watching this, she was only 16.

[kacevang]

To my sisters in Iran. Keep fighting for your freedom. Change can only come when we are united. We support you. RIP to such a beautiful, brave, righteous young woman.

[nantaledaphine]

Who is here watching this aftern the death of Iranian president, God is the greatest

[azadeyaghubi]

Brave Nika wanted nothing other than her basic right as a human

[shoaibha]

He was trying to rape her and while trying to protect herself from sexual assault she kicked him and in response he killer her and calls it self defence. On top of that police asks to dump the body instead of punishing the culprit and calls themselves morality police such a shame.

[piscesbaby]

While teenagers in America keep complaining of everything be thankful guys love your Country because you are so lucky to have freedom

[gvuryrm]

The body injury, which was only in the face and head, says it all. Jumping from a building causes bones to break all over the body, not only face

[mehrnaz]

He had to defend himself agains a 16 year old. Pathetic monster. Now people know you and where you live. You will never be able to hide from us. Woman Life Freedom

[asteroid]

The viciousness of her murder after fighting off a rapist, says it all about the psychology of these men regarding women 😠

[marthahaokip]

RIP Nika💐your sacrifice will never go in vain for ua people and woman around the world.
Lots of love from North-east, India-Kuki's tribe..we salute you my brave woman💞

[hamidreza]

The Islamic Republic is not only a danger to the people of Iran, but a greater danger to the whole world
Imagine an authoritarian Islamic republic equipped with nuclear weapons

[reallearner]

i am from Japan and wish all women can have freedom.

[TessaabriolsantosBriones]

I can’t imagine how her mom can take it, she is so brave to face this all.

[LuUZerocool]

My stomach turns to think what they are capable of doing to a minor to maintain the obedience of the population. I stand in solidarity with the suffering Iranian people.

[azamnowrouzi]

Iranian people clearly shouting that they do not want blood thirsty Islamic regime in Iran .

[CM-zlfk]

I am an Iranian, this is true journalism that we can seldom see these days. Thank you so much for shining the light on this horrific tragedy ❤🙏

[Sweetpotato]

Dear Iranians,
Entire world stands with you 🤎I pray and hope that Persian people will soon experience freedom and happiness which was snatched from them in the past !
Soon Iran will be free 💓
Sending u all my love, hugs and support from India💙💜

[bodhitsal]

What I don't understand is why do Muslim women in other country where they have the freedom to not wear hijab.. Fight to wear hijab and try hard to prove that Hijab is something not forced onto them but rather their choice