There were no large rallies on Sunday, which the BBC attributes to the security forces fanning through the streets. But the security forces had fanned through the streets on Saturday, too. More likely, the reformists were regrouping after the violence and clamp down on Saturday, which left up to 13 dead. Those 13, including the unarmed young woman known as Neda Agha Sultan (1983-2009)--whose murder by a Basiji was caught on camera--need to be mourned. The authorities cancelled memorial service for her at Nilufar Mosque. Likely it will now be held in the streets.
Nico Pitney at Huffington Post continues to live-blog the events in Iran.
It´s hard to imagine the depth of arrogance, plain stupidity, these ¨leaders¨ act out...cacelling a funeral for Neda Agha Sultan, is gas on the fire. I think ¨regrouping¨ is a very underestimated suggestion...watch out, the old buzzards are going to get it because they´ve lost their ability to use common sense.
ReplyDeleteThe authorities are making martyrs, and they will pay a heavy price for it.
ReplyDeleteWaiting to see if the suggested strikes (starting Wednesday?) will happen. A lot harder to beat up and kill someone for striking than for assembling in public.
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