Footage of 'Iran university attack' and the aftermath (graphic)

[Turborama]

Run time: 01:15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuyWyfahgUI   Posted on YouTube: June 16, 2009 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: June 17, 2009 By DU Member: Turborama Views on DU: 885

 
The embedded video is of the aftermath of an attack, apparently at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Isfahan
">Isfahan University

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BBC World just broadcast this footage on TV, the men are battering the windows in towards the end:

The BBC has obtained footage which appears to show plain-clothes pro-government militia attacking a university dormitory in Iran.

The footage cannot be verified, but there have been attacks on university dormitories in several Iranian cities and two pro-reform figures have been arrested.

On Sunday Iran's influential Speaker of parliament, Ali Larijani, condemned an attack on a dormitory at Tehran University: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8104848.stm

Aftermath of police and militia attack on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Tehran">University of Tehran student dorm
Riot police and Basij hardliner militia attacked the University of Tehran student dormitory. Up to 150 students were jailed, at least 1 (and up to 15) students were killed and many more injured.
http://www.youtube.com/user/hadihadithegreat


There's a lot of vids on the right hand side of this page too...

Young Iranians use video to tell story:

The foreign media in Iran are facing sweeping restrictions, with official permission needed to attend or report on demonstrations.

With traditional forms of communication blocked, Iranians are using technology to keep the world informed about events.

Middle East political and security analyst James Spencer told the BBC: "As foreign correspondents find their work restricted and their visas curtailed, the ubiquity of the mobile phone... is coming to the fore.

"The ability to send graphic, near live-time footage, often then uploaded to YouTube elsewhere, is an incredibly powerful tool.

"This raw imagery has little need for translation or editing, and often under-cuts the State's message, both in content, and by pre-emption."

Full article with vids: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8102676.stm

[SkyDaddy7]

1. This is HORRIBLE!!!

It is so hard to watch this knowing there is nothing that can be done to help...Other than spread these videos.

I wish the Iranians the best as they fight for their rights!!!

[grannie4peace]

3. i hope you are showing your support with green or any way

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[SkyDaddy7]

5. Oh yeah!!!!

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[grannie4peace]

6. hugs for you :)

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[SkyDaddy7]

7. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

It is nice to get a such a warm welcome!! And a hug on top of that!!!

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[Turborama]

2. Guardian: Unrest in Iran spreads to provinces as students clash with security forces

Sorry for cross posting but these stories need as much publicity as possible:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x3926671

[shadowknows69]

4. Merciful Gods make this madness stop.

:cry: