Sunday Night Riots – Iran
How long will the Mad Mullahs allow this to go on.. or can they even stop it now.
One would think Obama would jump into this, at least with a blurb about supporting freedom… it might be the only opportunity to solve that inconvenient nuclear threat problem.
His understanding of the power of the power of the youth in Iran is questionable… more than two-thirds of the population is under the age of 30. And they are showing they know how to use to the power of the Internet: (tip: This site is getting help from people around the globe.)
Promising news:
Source: Rahe Sabz
Iran riot police refused shooting orders of their commanders. The protests are increasing in Teheran and many suburbs are no longer under the control of government forces. A commander in central Tehran has asked his forces to shoot directly into crowds in order to disperse thembut most forces have refused and are either shooting volleys into the air or refusing to shoot.
Witnesses are reporting a great deal of discussion between government forces and their commanders. They could see the commanders threatening his forces with military tribunal. One of his platoon said I will not shoot my own people. The commander responded with a slap in the face and a threat of military tribunal. It must be said that the high participation of Iranian protestors has fatigued government security forces and has stopped them from controlling parts of Teheran which is why commanders are ordering direct shots in order to disperse…
Promising developments.. let’s hope the people can topple the Mullahs… and Obama finds a backbone to help push this along.
The Canadian government and even the Swedes have.
Canada issues statement
Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, said in a statement: “Canada is deeply concerned by the Iranian regime’s violent crackdown today, December 27, against Iranian citizens who were exercising their rights to freedom of expression and assembly on the occasion of Ashura.”
“Iranian security forces once again used intimidation and violence against citizens of Iran. The Iranian regime’s continued effort to restrict freedom of expression and assembly, thereby depriving its citizens of their rights, is deplorable, especially on the holy day of Ashura, a national holiday that marks an important Shia religious event. The people of Iran deserve to have their voices heard and to enjoy the rights to which they are entitled without fear of violence and intimidation.
“The Government of Canada condemns the use of brutal violence by the Iranian security forces and once again calls upon Iran to meet its human rights obligations.”
Foreign Minister Carl Bildt of Sweden, which holds the rotating presidency of the European Union, expressed concern about the “increased repression” in Iran.
“A regime secure in its own legitimacy has no reason to fear individuals’ rights to express their opinions freely and peacefully,” he wrote on his blog Sunday.
