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July 10, 2009

Al Jazeera on Iran Protests

Posted by Andy Blackadar at 07:31 PM | Comments (0)

June 22, 2009

More Interesting Video from Tehran

Two different types of protest in Tehran.

1. A confrontation between police and demonstrators.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/iran/2009/06/090621_ag_street_clashes.shtml

2. Protests shouted from the rooftops at night.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/iran/2009/06/090620_og_nightly_protest.shtml

Posted by Andy Blackadar at 08:53 AM | Comments (0)

June 16, 2009

Tehran Demonstrations

Will the past be prologue? In the past, demonstrations of this size in Tehran have led to dramatic change followed by a backlash.

Tehran.jpg

This video also has historical echoes. A demonstration is set upon by motorized policeman. The crowds knock one bike to the ground, but then some choose to protect the injured policeman. In 1978 and 79, demonstrators worked hard to bring the soldiers assigned to put down the riots to their side.

Posted by Andy Blackadar at 10:47 AM | Comments (0)