Iran: Protesters break a taboo and defy Khamenei

Global Voices by Hamid Tehrani | Jun. 20, 2009 (Special Report)

One day after Islamic Republic Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei denounced protests and warned reformist leaders against taking to the streets, thousands of people demonstrated in Tehran. They were joined by others in several cities across Iran in ignoring Khamenei's order and voicing their anger against the June 12 presidential election results. They clashed with Iranian police who used tear gas and water cannons to disperse them. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, Religion
Topics: Middle East, Iran, Islam, Democracy In the Middle East
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Jun 20, 2009 - 11:35 AM PDT
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Jun 20, 2009 - 11:35 AM PDT

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