Across the street from us was a trail of green shoes, which I'm assuming are there to represent the people that have died since the bloodshed began. The rally didn't last very long, we were only there for a couple of hours. I did get some videos and photos (below) - you'll have to excuse the camera shakiness. The first video, you'll hear me coughing a lot - I'm not used to shouting very much, so my throat began to hurt after a while. And as much as I love to capture human emotions in my photos, I really wanted to avoid getting anyone's face, I know this is a very dangerous time, so I didn't want to put their friends or family in any danger. Anyway, it was great standing together with strangers with one common goal: freedom and human rights. Can't wait for the next chance. :)
News Links
Freedom’s Gone Viral, Part 2: A Letter from the President of Venezuela’s Federación de Centros Universitarios in Support of the Students of Iran
US preparing forces for possibility of conflict with Iran
Congressman Seeking to Deport Iranians (I sent the jerk a nice little message...I encourage you all to do the same.)
Neda Soltan’s grave defaced as Iran issues new internet restrictions
Selected Headlines from the Tehran Bureau
Iran Lawmaker Says US Hikers Not to Be Freed Soon
Legal definition of "Mohareb" in IR's legal system (Farsi)
Press deputy of min. of culture: Detained journalists are thugs & thieves
Interview with Street Press
Asking the Wrong Questions About Iran
Special Forces ‘tried to rescue hostages near Iranian border’
Iran's pro-government rallies fool nobody
The Twitter Revolution: more than just a slogan
NYC consultant accused of violating Iran embargo
Security Vow by Iran
Iran posts banned websites list in cyber crackdown: report
Iran Accuses Five of Warring Against God
Iran to try 5 protesters it detained; 5 could face death penalty
Ahmadinejad adviser, called Neda "skilled actor" (Farsi)
Fear of Imminent Executions of Baha’is
“Networking is the First Priority For Iranian Human Rights Activists”
Iran State TV Suggests Neda's Iconic Death Was 'Faked'
IRGC Commander as Larijani’s Adviser: A Threat to Judiciary’s Independence
Iran unlikely to risk blocking Strait of Hormuz
Iran launches criminal case on director general of Asr-e Iran news website
IRGC's entry to the Judiciary:Commander Zolqadr appointed adviser to Head of Judiciary (Farsi)
Chinese Cyber-Activists Lend Support to Democracy Activists in Iran
Who says Iran won't use nuclear force on Israel?
United in Iran
Iranian Authorities Attempt to Crush Remaining Active Human Rights NGOs
Iranian Women Poised to Benefit from Crisis
Uncertainty over Atyieh Youssefi’s (jailed activist) case
Shahrokh Rahmani’s brother speaks with Voice of America (VOA)
Freedom’s Gone Viral: Chinese Cyber-Activists Lend Support to Democracy Activists in Iran
From Tweets
- Salman Sima, member of Tahkim-vahdat was sentenced to 6 years.
- Web site of the coup's ministry of culture hacked.
- After new of Karroubi's visit about 200 Basijis protested in front of Ghavami's residence.
- While Karroubi was leaving, the Basijis attacked his car with eggs & broken bricks.
- At some point IRGC commander Taherkhani was suggesting the Basijis break the windows of the police car.
- At around 9pm about 500 ordinary citizen were present. They were watching but no chanting with the Basij.
- The police had a positive role. They stopped an attack by Basij & asked them to stop the violence.
- Several IRGC commanders part of the mob attacking Karoubi in Qazvin/Karoubi walked out of the house very calm & composed.
- Coup gov deadline for getting rid of bills marked with Green slogans has passed. Attempts to collect failed.
- 1-Sign in a coffee shop in Tehran: Peace is when a car stops in front of your house you don't get scared.
- 2-Sign in a coffee shop in Tehran: Peace is when there is a knock on your door, it's only your friend knocking.
- Ruhollah Hosseinian, MP for Tehran, resigned.
- Political prisoner Zahra Jafari died yesterday in Uromiyeh prison under mysterious circumstances, she was in solitary.
- Yesterday number of Reformist MP's went to Mousavi's nephew home to give condolence. Mousavi was there also
- The Reformist MP's & Mousavi discussed Ashura events, current political turmoil & Mousavi's last statement.
- Advar member (Alumni Assoc) Salman Sima has been sentenced to 6 years.
- Salman Sima was treated very harshly during interrogations, suffered a broken finger & complained of chest pain.
- Court of Appeals has upheld the 4 years sentence of Shiraz UNI student Mohamad Tabe Mohamadi.
- Naseh Faridi's lawyer didn't have access to all the evidence in his case therefore proper defense wasn't allowed.
- Human Rights activist Naseh Faridi convicted of anti national sec acts has been sentenced to 6 years & 74 lashings.
- Attorney Farzad Soltani has been arrested in Kermanshah, he provided legal counsel for political prisoner families.
Photos
Seyed Hadi Khamenei has visited family of Ali Mousavi
Video
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