December 16, 2010

Report 5 - from Iran - December 15, 2010

Shahre Kord Clashes have taken place between groups of mourning Dervishes and security forces. The 150 mourning Dervishes intended to leave their station at about 4 pm on December 15. They had put up a large picture of Dervish leaders on their mourning banner. Security forces interfered and did not allow them to leave their station. Despite this, they left their station which led to clashes with security forces. This clash ended when 10 elderly Dervishes interfered.

Report 6 - from Iran - December 15, 2010

Shahre Kord An explosion went off in a mourning group in Melat Street. The explosion led to ensuing fires and a car also caught fire. Two people were killed in the explosion. There are no reports on the cause of this explosion but it is said that it was because of a gas leak.

Report 7 - from Iran - December 15, 2010

Isfahan - Severe clashes between Bassij forces and mourners
At 9 pm on Wednesday December 15, clashes occurred between people and Bassij forces near the home of dissident cleric, Ayatollah Taheri. This clash occurred when Bassij forces violently entered the mourning group and started using profane language and chanting ‘death to anti-Velayate Faqih (anti-Supreme Leader meaning Khamenei)’ and the people started chanting ‘death to dictator’ and ‘Abbas (referring to a revered Shiite saint) oust Khamenei’. A number of security force cars immediately entered the scene and arrested at least 10 people. A 23 year old girl was also severely beaten by security forces and is currently hospitalized.

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