Iran police detain many Tehran protesters -witness
21 Jul 2009 15:06:16 GMT Source: Reuters
TEHRAN, July 21 (Reuters) - Iranian riot police detained dozens of pro-reform protesters in central Tehran on Tuesday, a witness said. The witness said the protesters were chanting slogans against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the government, including: "Ahmadinejad -- resign, resign" and "Death to the dictator". The witness added: "Riot police are taking dozens of protesters into their cars and they are taking them away." (Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to film or take pictures in Tehran. Iranian protesters shout slogans during Friday prayers at a ...
