Iran: Demonstrations and clashes continue in the Kurdish towns

Iran: Demonstrations and clashes continue in the Kurdish towns

Despite repressive measures by the Iranian regime and undeclared curfew in the city of Mahabad, demonstrations and new clashed occurred between youth and the security forces on May 9 in different parts of the Kurdish towns. The uprising began after the death of a 26-years old Kurdish woman, Farinaz Khosravani, who jumped off the fourth floor of a hotel on May 4 to protect herself against abuse by an intelligence agent.
According to reports, on Monday May 11 a number of Kurdish cities witnessed popular protests in support of the uprising in Mahabad. In Sanandaj, Baneh, and Sardasht, the protests turned into clashes with suppressive forces.
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