Nov. 4 nationwide uprising – Statement 5
In Shiraz 25 arrested and 100 wounded
NCRI – Simultaneous with Tehran demonstrations, people have been protesting against mullahs’ regime in various cities since this morning.
In Shirz, thousands demonstrated in Shahcheraq Street chanting “Death to dictator.” A large crowd gathered in Namazi and Alam square, and Setad Roundabout and chanted anti-regime slogans.
Anti-riot suppressive forces used teargas to disperse demonstrators in Shiraz. At least 25 have been arrested so far. Courageous young people in Shiraz prevented the suppressive forces from taking away a woman held captive. At least 100 have been wounded in clashes, some by gun shots.
In Esfahan, at around 10 am local time, suppressive units and plainclothes agents tried to prevent thousands of students to go out of the university premises to join demonstrators. Students were chanting anti-regime slogans while they were surrounded by suppressive forces.
Intense clashes were reported near eastern gate of Esfahan University. Bassij and plainclothes agents tried to disperse the crowd by firing into protesters.
In Mashhad, demonstrations started from Falakeh Ab Square and Khosravi Street this morning.
Secretariat of the National Council of Resistance of Iran
November 4, 2009