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Violent clashes rock N. Eastern Iran

SMCCDI (Information Service)

Mar 27, 2004

Violent clashes rocked, yesterday, the N. Eastern City of Gorgan as the regime special forces and its Afghan mercenaries moved in order to smash a peaceful protest actions against existing poor conditions and the repressive measures in the region.

Clubs and chains were used against young protesters who exited from a Volley Ball competition by shouting slogans against the local officials.

The brutality of the regime forces lead to the anger of the protesters and hundreds of residents who retaliated to the regime's plastic bullets, clubs and chains with pieces of stones and metallic and wood bars detached from public materials.

Several buildings, including mosques, banks and the governmental TV-Radio station were damaged or set on fire along with several patrol vehicles and TV mobile transmitting unit.

Tens were injured and arrested at the issue of the riot and the situation is very tense in the city and its neighboring areas.

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