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Iran: Marivan scene of popular unrest

Marivan scene of popular unrest NCRI – Widespread protests of citizens entered its fourth consecutive day in the northwestern city of Marivan Thursday.

The mullahs' suppressive security forces tried to quell the popular protests over border crossing for trade purposes. Many local residents trade with merchants on the other side of the border with Iraq's Kurdistan.

Marivan scene of popular unrest NCRI – Widespread protests of citizens entered its fourth consecutive day in the northwestern city of Marivan Thursday.

The mullahs' suppressive security forces tried to quell the popular protests over border crossing for trade purposes. Many local residents trade with merchants on the other side of the border with Iraq's Kurdistan.
 

Marivan's bazaar has been closed during protests. Units of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), members of the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and other security forces have imposed an undeclared martial law in the city.

The security forces attempt to force open the shuttered shops. However, the local shopkeepers resist the move and stay away from their businesses.

According to reports at least 15 people have been arrested by the MOIS agents in the city.