Nationwide uprising – Ashura 12
NCRI – The second day of the religious ceremonies in Iran turned to scenes of nationwide uprising by Iranian people against the clerical regime on Sunday.
Around 10:30 a.m. local time, tens of thousands of people began to march toward Azadi Square in Tehran. They chanted "Free all political prisoners," "Muharam is the month of blood (ultimate struggle) – Khamenei will be overthrown," and "Down with dictator."
Nationwide uprising – Ashura 12
NCRI – The second day of the religious ceremonies in Iran turned to scenes of nationwide uprising by Iranian people against the clerical regime on Sunday.
Around 10:30 a.m. local time, tens of thousands of people began to march toward Azadi Square in Tehran. They chanted "Free all political prisoners," "Muharam is the month of blood (ultimate struggle) – Khamenei will be overthrown," and "Down with dictator."
The State Security Forces attacked people. Regime's agents riding on motorcycles drove through the crowd to disperse them. The sounds of firing gun shots in the air were heard in the area.
In Imam Hossein Square people chanted "Down with dictator" and clashed with State Security Forces. The suppressive forces brutally beat the protesters,
Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran
December 27, 2009
