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Iran Curbs Opposition Protests, Blocks Communications

HeadlineFeb 11, 2010

Iranian opposition activists are facing a new crackdown around rallies today marking the thirty-first anniversary of the Iranian revolution. Reports have emerged from Iran of prominent figures arrested and government forces preventing opposition rallies. The Iranian government has also curbed cell phone and online traffic, blocking text messages and popular internet sites to disrupt communications amongst protesters.

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