Iran: Public intimidation in burial ceremony

NCRI – A young man killed during anti-regime demonstrations in Meshkinshahr, northwestern Iran, was identified as Jalil Abedi. According to eye witness accounts he was shot dead by plain clothes suppressive agents. This has angered local residents fueling further protests in the city.

The authorities warned his family not to hold any memorial or funeral service to avoid further unrest. At the burial ceremony the grave yard was surrounded by security forces and the mourners were forced to leave the area.