Sunday, December 27, 2009

Protests And Carnage In Iran (Update)



On A Holy Day, Protest And Carnage In Tehran -- Time Magazine

From Imam Hussain Square to Freedom Square, from east to west along Revolution Street. The political and religious symbology of Iran's Islamic regime was turned on its head on Sunday. Hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters brought Shiite tradition to bear against an increasingly brutal government, and the blood of martyrs was once again spilled.

Reports had four dead from gunshot wounds. One of those killed was the 35-year-old nephew of opposition leader Mir-Hossein Mousavi. Witnesses say one woman was run down and killed by a Basij member driving a car.

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More News On The Unrest In Iran

Death Toll Rises to 10 as Clashes in Iran Intensify -- New York Times
Iran protests turn deadly -- Washington Post
Opposition leader's nephew among nine dead amid rioting and bloodshed in Iran -- The Guardian
Iran enters new period of volatility as protests leave five dead -- Globe And Mail
Fears of bloody endgame in Iran as five are killed in street battles -- Times Online
Protesters Capture Tehran Police Depot -- Wall street Journal
On Scene: Preparing for a Bloody Confrontation -- Time Magazine
Leading Iran cleric condemns Ashura deaths -- Reuters
Iran Ashura clashes: Your videos -- BBC
Updates on Protests and Clashes in Iran -- New York Times

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