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Eight killed in Iran protests

28 December 2009 [11:35] - TODAY.AZ
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has announced that eight people have been killed in anti-government protests.
The Iranian capital on Sunday witnessed sporadic anti-government protests on the anniversary of the Shia Muslim Ashura religious event, with security forces clashing with protesters.

In Tehran, protestors took to some central and downtown streets on Sunday, hijacking the Ashura ceremonies, during which people commemorate the 7th century death of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) grandson, Imam Hussein (PBUH).

The protesters reportedly chanted slogans against top Iranian government officials.

Iranian police forces used tear gas to disperse protestors and there were also reports that they fired shots into the air.

Earlier, Iran's deputy police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan confirmed that five people were killed in the anti-government protests in the capital.

/Press TV/
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