Nationwide uprising in Iran – Statement 58
Day 16 of nationwide uprising: Thousands of Tehran youths protest
Suppressive forces brutally attack protestors
NCRI – On the 16th day of the Iranian people’s nationwide uprising, on Sunday evening, thousands of youths protested in Shariati Street in Tehran. Suppressive forces attacked the protestors with batons, tear gas, pepper spray, and water cannons in attempt to arrest them or force them to disperse.
The very high level of tear gas used has left a white cloud over the area. Suppressive forces have also blocked off many roads leading to Shariati Street and besieged the people there. However, people are continuing to clash with agents of the Revolutionary Guards. Clashes are continuing at 9 p.m. local time in Shariati and Mirdamad streets and in the vicinity.
Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran
June 28, 2009
