Triangle group gathers to be voice of the voiceless amid protests in Iran

A deadly protest in Iran has caught the world's attention.

Dozens are reportedly dead, 1200 have been arrested and there is no timetable for when the unrest will end.

It all started after Mahsa Amini died while in police custody for wearing a scarf improperly.

Simin Pouya grew up in Iran. She moved to the Triangle 10 years ago.

“As soon as I heard she was dead I started crying. I wasn’t crying pity, it was angry," said Pouya. "It is unacceptable what happened to her.”

Pouya said Amini's case is motiving young Iranians to speak out against decades of repression.

"It has been 44 years my people have been suffering from this government," said Pouya. "These leaders."

As the protests continue, the Iranian government is working to restrict the flow of communication by restricting internet access so less will know about Amini's case.

But Pouya and friends say they will lift their voices on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m.

They will gather on the steps of the Wake County courthouse and light candles and talk about what happened to Amini.

"For those that don’t have a voice, we will be their voice," said Pouya.

The White House has expanded the range of internet services available to Iranians during the protest to help keep communication flowing.