Hundreds protest in Iran, despite warning
source: http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/06/22/iran.election/index.html
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Hundreds of demonstrators angry over recent presidential election results gathered in a public square Monday in Iran's capital city, despite a stern warning by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Riot police and Basij militia dispersed large crowds from congregating in Haft-e Tir and arrested at least eight people, eyewitnesses said. Helicopters were seen overhead.
Several people said they were sprayed with what they believed was pepper spray.
This comes as the guard warned that it would meet protesters who "disturb the peace and stand up to security forces" with a strong response.
Internet postings on Twitter, Facebook, and an Iranian opposition leader's Web site mentioned a 4 p.m. (7:30 a.m. ET) vigil for Neda -- the young female protester who became a rallying cry and a symbol for the opposition after her death was caught on camera.
Riot police and Basij militia dispersed large crowds from congregating in Haft-e Tir and arrested at least eight people, eyewitnesses said. Helicopters were seen overhead.
Several people said they were sprayed with what they believed was pepper spray.
This comes as the guard warned that it would meet protesters who "disturb the peace and stand up to security forces" with a strong response.
Internet postings on Twitter, Facebook, and an Iranian opposition leader's Web site mentioned a 4 p.m. (7:30 a.m. ET) vigil for Neda -- the young female protester who became a rallying cry and a symbol for the opposition after her death was caught on camera.
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Too bad Hawaiians could not do this when America removed our Queen by Force. Ku'e Kakou
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@ahudoin on twitter says "Riot police confront protesters in Tehran, witnesses say"
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@BonnieHoffman on twitter says "@KathrynHallPR @iran88 RT #IranElection Link: Young Iranians Twitter Revolution - CNN.com #CNN VIDEO"
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