192 dead… human rights organizations warn of… "massacre" expected in Iran
A human rights organization reported that the toll of Ongoing protests in Iran Two weeks ago, the death toll from at least 192 demonstrators increased, with increasing warnings of security forces committing crimes. "Massacre" To suppress the demonstrations.
The protests that began on December 28 with a strike carried out by merchants in the Tehran bazaar against the backdrop of the deterioration of the currency exchange rate and purchasing power, turned into a movement raising political slogans against the authorities of the Islamic Republic that has been in place since 1979.
The demonstrations constitute one of the most prominent challenges facing the Islamic Republic under the leadership of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (86 years old) following a war with the occupying entity. The Israeli protests continued for 12 days in June, in which the United States intervened.
Internet shutdown in Iran
The protests continue even though Iran has witnessed a complete internet shutdown for more than 60 hours, according to an organization "netblocks" Which monitors digital communication, and human rights organizations confirmed that cutting off communications hinders the delivery of information, expressing their fear that the actual toll of victims would be much higher.
They reported: "Human Rights Organization in Iran" (IHR), which is based in Norway, has confirmed that at least 192 demonstrators have been killed since the start of the protests, warning that the toll may be higher due to the interruption of the Internet and communication networks hampering the verification process.
The new toll represents a significant increase from the organization’s last count, which reported on January 11 that the death toll of demonstrators had reached 51.
Video clips of mass demonstrations in Tehran on Thursday nights were leaked. And Friday and Saturday, despite the blocking of the Internet, which makes communicating with the world almost impossible, whether through applications or phone lines.
Massive New Demonstrations
Clips published on social media platforms showed massive new demonstrations in several cities, including the capital and Mashhad in the east of the country.
He confirmed "Center for Human Rights in Iran"based in the United States, received "Eyewitness accounts and reports indicate that hundreds of demonstrators have been killed across Iran during the current internet outage".
He warned that "A massacre is taking place in Iran, and the world must act now to prevent further loss of life"
He pointed out that hospitals are overcrowded, and that blood supplies are running out, pointing out that many demonstrators have been injured in their eyes as a result of methods deliberately used by security forces in combating demonstrations.
Major arrests
An organization reported. "Harana" Human rights group HRANA, also based in the United States, said it had verified the killing of 116 people in connection with the protests, including 37 members of the security forces or other officials.
State television showed scenes of funeral ceremonies for members of the security forces killed in recent days.
Iranian officials acknowledged the validity of the living demands, but stressed that they would not tolerate them. "Vandals" and"Troublemakers"
The Iranian police chief, Ahmed Reza Radan, announced the arrest of a large number of "Main elements" In the protests.
Radan told state television: "Last night, a large number of the main elements leading the riots and terrorism were arrested, and they will be punished after the legal stages have passed, without giving details about the number of detainees or their names.
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