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Dozens Arrested at New Tehran Protest

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 21, 2009 1:04 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Dozens of Iranians were arrested today when riot police violently dispersed a protest in Tehran, Reuters reports. Hundreds chanted slogans like “Ahmadinejad—resign, resign,” and “Death to dictators,” witnesses said, before police, some in plainclothes, descended on the demonstration, beating and detaining the protesters. Some witnesses put the number of protesters in the thousands.

Activist leaders, meanwhile, are attempting to orchestrate a power outage, telling supporters to turn off all their electronics at 8:55pm local time, then turn them all on at once five minutes later. They hope the spike will plunge Tehran into darkness, allowing protesters to take to the street.

Two opposition demonstrators flash victory signs during a protest in Tehran, July 17, 2009.
Two opposition demonstrators flash victory signs during a protest in Tehran, July 17, 2009.   (AP Photo)
A female supporter of the Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi holds his poster after Friday prayers in Tehran, July 17, 2009.
A female supporter of the Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi holds his poster after Friday prayers in Tehran, July 17, 2009.   (AP Photo)
A supporter of Mir Hossein Mousavi flashes a victory sign and holds a green ribbon as she stands amongst female worshipers, during Friday prayers in Tehran, July 17, 2009.
A supporter of Mir Hossein Mousavi flashes a victory sign and holds a green ribbon as she stands amongst female worshipers, during Friday prayers in Tehran, July 17, 2009.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 3 comments
lindamae
Jul 22, 2009 5:14 AM CDT
I worry about th safety of the young women who are demonstrating. Obama should have supported these kids. Instead he speaks out for the communists: Chavez, Castro and Zayla. Something is wrong.
jfcd
Jul 21, 2009 6:45 AM CDT
I am glad the fight for democracy is still on. I admire the Iranian's courage and determination
Nwambe
Jul 21, 2009 6:39 AM CDT
Damn, that's genius!

 
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