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Matter of Fact Correspondent Shares Personal Connection to the Iranian Protests

February 5, 2023

This week on Matter of Fact, the repercussions for protestors fighting for freedom in Iran continue to be swift and violent, according to human rights groups. We share the story of two sisters, refugees from Iran, who have been working for decades to hold the government accountable for its alleged crimes. Jessica Gomez has the story.

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