Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Iran Prepares For Massive Demonstrations Tomorrow



Arrests By Iran Are A Bid To Quell Wide Protests -- New York Times

CAIRO — In recent weeks, security officials have unleashed an epidemic of arrests across Iran in an effort to neutralize the political opposition, silence critical voices and head off widespread protests when the nation observes the anniversary of the revolution on Thursday, Iran analysts inside and outside the country said.

Though the government has refrained from arresting the principal leaders of the opposition, the category of people it has pursued has grown broader over time.

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More News On Tomorrows Demonstrations In Iran

IRAN: In Tehran, opposition and government gather forces on eve of 22 Bahman -- L.A. Times
Iranian Authorities Brace for Thursday Protests -- Wall Street Journal
Iran arrests activists before expected protests -- AP
Several arrested before Iran national day marches -- AFP
Iran widens journalist crackdown before demonstrations -- Christian Science Monitor
Number of journalists and netizens in prison now tops 65 -- Reporters Without Borders
Iran steps up security before Islamic Revolution rally -- The Guardian
Iran in warning to street protesters -- The Australian
Iran rewards Basij militia with political clout -- AP
Voices of Reason Grow Louder In Iran -- Maziar Bahari, Newsweek
Iran's Green Stubborn Streak -- Charlotte Safavi, Huffington Post
Protesters are key to halting nuclear designs -- Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Washington Times opinion

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