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| 2009-06-19 | |
On Monday, June 15, more than 1 million people marched in the streets of Tehran to support Mir Hossein Moussavi and Mehdi Karroubi -- two defeated presidential candidates -- and to object to the results of last week's election. Their destination was Azadi Square (Freedom Square) which, at the time of the Islamic Revolution 30 years ago, had been the gathering spot for revolutionaries. Mir Hossein Moussavi climbed on top of a minibus and spoke to the people through a loudspeaker. He told them to continue their objections but refrain from aggressive behavior, in order not to give security forces an excuse to resort to violence. Peaceful demonstrations ended, and while people were slowly dispersing to go home, suddenly, from the rooftop of a building belonging to Basij (the volunteer people's militia), shots were fired on the people. Another group started firing from another direction. Based on reports, there are seven killed and around 30 wounded and hospitalized thus far. | |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #3 Dinnerjacket probably considers Ms Ebami one of the least important people in Iran. She has very little influence inside the country but a lot of influence among liberals in the US and EU. |
| Posted by: lord garth 2009-06-19 13:05 |
| #2 I would point out that both candidates hate America and want to wipe Israel off the map. While it's nice to watch from the cheap seats I don't care which team wins and hope both would lose. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2009-06-19 07:17 |
| #1 "I Have a Dream" The best solution for establishing peace in Iran consists of: 1. The unconditional release of every individual arrested and imprisoned for having objected to the results of the elections. Retroactive to 1979 2. Ordering the cessation of 3. Declaring the election void. (And running Dinner Jacket over with a camel) 4. Ordering new elections under the auspices of international organizations. (Yeah bring back Coffee Anin) 5. Paying compensation to the injured (physically and civily) and to the families of those who have been killed. ((Since 1979)) (All expense paid relocation to the destination of your choice - any Iranian should qualify) Calm could perhaps be brought back to the Iranian society (the three people that remain in the country) if these conditions are met. Otherwise, there is a great possibility of increased violence in Iran |
| Posted by: Shusotch Peacock2747 2009-06-19 07:08 |