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| 2000 Iranians jugged in wave of unrest |
| 2001-10-30 |
More than 2,000 Iranians were arrested in connection with unrest throughout the country. Iranian authorities have moved to stop the relay of information from opposition groups to the Islamic republic. Authorities have confiscated more than 1,000 satellite dishes as part of an effort to stop access to television channels used by the opposition. The channels are based in the United States. About 150,000 satellite dishes are expected to be confiscated. Most of the arrests were in Tehran, where the rioters attacked banks, ticket kiosks, public telephones, and traffic signs, as well as police and public vehicles. Police claimed that they seized 5 kilograms of explosives. People of all ages fought against the Basij, using bricks, rocks, and whatever else came to hand. The rioters were chanting anti-government slogans. The tamer slogans included "Freedom, Freedom," "Death to the Basij," and "Only Reza Pahlavi." Iran deposed the Shah and got an usurper. Now the country will have to figure how to get a legitimate government back and the tough guys aren't planning on giving up easily - there's too much money and power (same thing) in it for them. When the Islamic Republic falls there will be a lot of blood in the streets -- and Persia may see its glory days return. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |