- 27 December 2009
- 6 Comments
- Events in Iran, Iran Election 2009
Hundreds arrested & the face of Ashura
27 December 2009 Posted By NIAC
Government forces have shown no mercy today as they have arrested any and everyone in sight–from typical young protesters to 80 year-old grandmothers at the University of Tehran. What they will do with all of those arrested is unknown as space is probably limited. A police officer who spoke to a young protester today, said that protesters have burned at least 56 police vehicles in his county alone. The protester also said that he heard about 400 people alone have been arrested.
This video shows protesters surrounding and burning a police vehicle. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOiehHxjZRM&feature=player_embedded]
The following video from today posted on Facebook shows protesters holding up a Basij helmet, almost as a symbol of victory.
Also, numerous graphic photos have almost emerged, showing bloodied men and women. This graphic picture (update: apparently unavailable now) shows a young girl who, despite her face bloodied face seems very calm. Many are already calling her the face of Ashura.
6 Responses to “Hundreds arrested & the face of Ashura”
From city of Sabadell, Spain, I contact you in order to comunicate that a group of scholars are organazing a conference about Iranian history. I hope that this iniative helps to understand your situation.
More details, soon.
Pirouz..? Hello..!! Pirouz..???
Where do you disappear when your comments are urgently
needed ??
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as a non Iranian American in support of the students & protest thruought Iran,what can I or any American do to support and help the effort.
Reading post, news, twitter & all the rest, does not seem very helpful.
@bruce
A few ideas: spread the news about what’s happening in Iran to help foster solidarity. Call up your representatives in government and tell them you oppose military action or sanctions against Iran and support initiatives that help Iranians with access to information and help provide tools for communication. Maybe others have more suggestions?
Iranians need all the support from people they can get. We are all one family.
Salaam Amir.
I’ve commented extensively and posted a lengthy analysis on the Ashura situation in Tehran elsewhere, so I’ve been busy.
Also, I have to admit I’m saddened by all this. I abhor civil disorder. I was made particularly despondent over the number of civilian and law enforcement casualties, and the opportunistic destruction of public property. Hopefully relative calm has now prevailed.
Anyway, thanks for thinking of me.
-Pirouz
http://politicalcartel.org/2009/12/30/new-years-iranian-revolution-in-solidarity/