Andy Blackadar http://www.watsonblogs.org/ablackadar/ Yasnaya Polyana Copyright 2009 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:31:24 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Al Jazeera on Iran Protests

]]> http://www.watsonblogs.org/ablackadar/archives/2009/07/al_jazeera_on_i.html http://www.watsonblogs.org/ablackadar/archives/2009/07/al_jazeera_on_i.html Iran Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:31:24 -0500 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

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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.

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