‘A time bomb': Anger rising in a hot spot of Iran protests
2 years, 2 months ago

‘A time bomb': Anger rising in a hot spot of Iran protests

Associated Press  

SULIMANIYAH, Iraq — Growing up under a repressive system, Sharo, a 35-year-old university graduate, never thought she would hear words of open rebellion spoken out loud. “The situation here is tense and volatile,” she said, referring to the city of Sanandaj in the majority Kurdish home district of the same name in northwestern Iran, one of the hot spots of the protests. The Associated Press spoke to six female activists in Sanandaj who said suppression tactics, including beatings, arrests, the use of live ammunition and internet disruptions make it difficult at times to keep the momentum going. “There are patrols in almost every street, and they break up groups, even if its just two or three people walking on the street,” said Sharo. Videos circulated on social media showing students jeering school masters, school girls removing their headscarves on the street and chanting: “One by one they will kill us, if we don’t stand together.” One university student said they were planning on boycotting classes altogether.

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