Green Road Network (Jaras): Based on a an eyewitness report from Esfahan, despite the very tight security, thousands of Green Movement supporters gathered on both sides of Si-o-Seh Pol Bridge and chanted slogans such as Allaho Akbar and Ya Hussein, Mir Hossein (referring to Moussavi).
According to this eyewitness, after pro-government supporters crossed the bridge, the security forces blocked the bridge. Subsequently, the crowd on both side of the bridge started to chant Allaho Akbar (God is Great).
The fact that the protesting crowd was present on both sides of the Si-o-Seh Pol Bridge confused the suppressive forces. This eyewitness told Neday-e Azadi’s reporter: “suppressive forces attacked the crowd violently and the crowd moved toward Aboozar bridge”. It is also reported that cars accompanied and supported the protesters by constant honking.
Neday-e Azadi reports that security forces have been resorting to tear gas and shooting in the air to disperse the crowd.
It has also been reported that five people have been arrested in clashes around Aboozar bridge, and the clashes continued until noon.
The eyewitness also stated that average age of the Basiji forces has been lower than usual; around 20-22 years old, which shows the suppressive forces have been losing support.
Demonstration in Ahwaz (in south west of Iran)
Green Revolution group of Ahwaz reported that the Green supporters in this city have marched in Salman Farsi Street toward Abadan Square. Another group marched from Azam Hosseynieh in Taleqani Street toward Naderi chanting “Death to Dictator”.
Anti-riot police which has a very strong presence has closed down Behbahani Boulevard.
Translation by: Siavosh J.
22 Bahman anti-regime protest on Feb 11, 2010 in Isfahan. Demonstrators chant “Allah Akbar”
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