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Thousands arrested in Iran SMCCDI (Information Service) May 28, 2004 Several thousands have been arrested, since March 21st the beginning of the current Iranian New Year, in the rebellious province of Isfahan and hundreds of others in Tehran. The official sources of the Islamic republic regime have announced such news by qualifying those arrested as "Drug Addicts, Drug Traffickers or Hooligans". The official number of arrests for Isfahan has been announced as 4,700 and in Tehran of 500 individuals. The Islamic regime has increased the existing persistent repression in an effort to avoid mass riots from taking place at the...

Clashes Erupt in Mahshahr SMCCDI (Information Service) May 6, 2004 Violent clashes erupted in Mashahr as the security forces attacked the peaceful protest gathering of the residents and especially the Mosharegeh villagers. Clubs, chains, tear gas and even bullets shot to sky were used by the regime forces leading to injuries and arrests of several demonstrators. Several security patrol cars and public materials were damaged in retaliation by the angry crowd. The residents intended to protest the Kosaran Dam's plan and the presume damages that will made to their propreties. [end SMCCDI report] * * * * * * *...

Unrest in Esfahan SMCCDI (Information Service) Apr 3, 2004 Windows of several banks and public buildings were smashed in Esfahan during a protest demo which took place, today, in the Jey Avenue. Hundreds of residents defied the security forces and set tires ablaze in order to show their anger of the local Islamic funds' empty promises on the restitution of millions of Tomans (Iranian currency) of their deposited assets. The rumor of the bankruptcy of the local Islamic funds has resulted on massive withdraws and is leading toward its collapse. The situation is very tense and protesters have promised to...