Day 42 of Iran Protests: Regime Cuts off Internet as New Protests Are Called
Iran: Reports indicate that the regime has restricted the internet in fear of the traditional fortieth day anniversary memorial in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan, Alborz, Isfahan, Lorestan, Kurdistan, Kermanshah, Zanjan, Bushehr, and other locations.
Written by Staff Writer on 26 December 2019.
THE CONTENT OF THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE LATEST NEWS OF THE IRAN PROTESTS.
Thursday, December 26, 2019, marks the 42nd day since the death of over 1500 people who were killed in the Iran protests in November by the Iranian regime’s security forces. Reports by the main Iranian opposition group, the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI),
also known as the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), indicate that since Wednesday the regime has restricted the internet in fear of the traditional fortieth day anniversary memorial of protesters killed in the November uprising.
Reports indicate that internet access has been disrupted in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan, Alborz, Isfahan, Lorestan, Kurdistan, Kermanshah, Zanjan, Bushehr, and other locations. Authorities have also disrupted some mobile networks. There have been calls for new Iran protests today in various cities in Iran.
Iranian opposition leader Mrs. Maryam Rajavi has once again called on the United Nations to urgently send an international fact-finding mission to the prisons to meet with the detainees. According to the MEK, the Iranian regime has killed more than 1500 protesters. The MEK has so far identified 601 of these martyrs.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UPRISING:
Number of uprising cities: 191
Number of martyrs: At least 1500
Number of injured: More than 4,000
Number of detainees: More than 12,000
DECEMBER 26, 2019:
UPDATE ON IRAN PROTESTS:
December 26 – Paris:
Freedom loving Iranians and PMOI/MEK supporters holding a ceremony in memory of civilians killed by the mullahs’ regime during the November uprising in Iran.
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December 26 – Paris
Freedom loving Iranians & PMOI/MEK supporters holding a ceremony in memory of civilians killed by the mullahs’ regime during the November uprising in #Iran.#IranProtests
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Internet down to 5% in Iran:
The mullahs’ regime, so utterly weak and fragile, cannot tolerate even simple ceremonies in memory of civilians killed by security forces during the November uprising.
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Internet down to 5% in #Iran
The mullahs’ regime, so utterly weak & fragile, cannot tolerate even simple ceremonies in memory of civilians killed by security forces during the November uprising.#IranProtests
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December 26 – Karaj, Iran:
“Our pain is your pain! People, join our ranks!”
“Viva Iran!”
“People did not die for us to compromise & praise the murderous leader!”
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December 26 – Karaj, #Iran
“Our pain is your pain! People, join our ranks!”
“Viva Iran!”
“People did not die for us to compromise & praise the murderous leader!”#IranProtests
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MARYAM RAJAVI PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE NCRI WROTE ON TWITTER:
The martyrs of this uprising had one thing in common: they were innocent victims of a ruthless regime.
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The martyrs of this uprising had one thing in common: they were innocent victims of a ruthless regime #IranProtests #Iran https://www.maryam-rajavi.com/en/item/maryam-rajavi-martyrs-iran-uprising-have-exposed-khamenei-most-reviled-dictator-our-time …
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NetBlocks.org: Update: Mobile internet connectivity has fallen further in Iran amid reports of security reinforcement; real-time network data show connectivity at 5% of ordinary levels on specified networks after four distinct cuts; incident ongoing.
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Update: Mobile internet connectivity has fallen further in #Iran amid reports of security reinforcement; real-time network data show connectivity at 5% of ordinary levels on specified networks after four distinct cuts; incident ongoing ?#Internet4Iran
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Iran: Messages and Pictures of Resistance’s Leaders in Tehran, Other Cities on 40th Day Memorial of Martyrs
UPRISING WILL CONTINUE UNTIL REGIME OVERTHROW, NO TURNING BACK
On December 26, on the 40th day memorial of the martyrs of the Iranian people’s nationwide uprising, the MEK Resistance units distributed and posted messages and pictures of Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and Mr. Massoud Rajavi, the Leader of the Iranian Resistance, in Tehran (Fat’h Expressway, Geisha and Marzdaran streets), and in several cities, including Karaj, Isfahan, Tabriz, Shahr-e Ray, and Amol.
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#Iran: Messages and Pictures of Resistance’s Leaders in Tehran, Other Cities on 40th Day Memorial of Martyrs https://www.ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statements/iran-protests/27132-iran-messages-and-pictures-of-resistance-s-leaders-in-tehran-other-cities-on-40th-day-memorial-of-martyrs …@Maryam_Rajavi @Masoud_Rajavi #FreeIran #IranProtests
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National Council of Resistance of Iran latest statements about Iranian protests and demonstrations.
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UPDATE ON IRAN PROTESTS:
BEHBAHAN, SOUTH-WEST IRAN, 2:30 PM LOCAL TIME:
Hundereds of mourners hold ceremony for Mahmoud and Mehrdad Dashtinia, two brothers killed during the November Iran protests. Shots heard are bird-shots fired by mourners in tribute to the martyred protesters.
IRAN PROTESTS: SECURITY FORCES ATTACK MOURNERS IN KARAJ, USE HELICOPTERS TO PREVENT DEMONSTRATIONS.
Reporting by PMOI/MEK Iran, Karaj, December 26, 2019—A large crowd of mourners gathered in Karaj’s Behesht-e Sakineh cemetery to pay homage to protesters killed by security forces during the November uprisings. The participants were chanting songs and vowing to continue the path of the martyrs for freeing Iran from dictatorship. The plainclothes agents and security forces who were present at the location attacked the mourners and arrested several people. The regime has lifted helicopters and is patrolling the area in fear of protests.
Reports from Bibi-Sakineh’s cemetery indicate there have been some clashes between the people and the regime’s security forces.
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Dec 26 – Karaj, #Iran
Mourners in Behesht-e Sakineh cemetery pay homage to protesters killed by security forces during the Nov uprising.
Plainclothes agents & security forces attacked the mourners and arrested several people. Helicopters patrolling the area in fear of protests.
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The 40th day memorial ceremony of the Iran protests’ martyr, Alireza Nowrouzi, is currently being held at the “Amir-ol-Momenin” mosque in Shahriar, Tehran.
This regime’s forces have surrounded the ceremony. They even prevent shops near the mosque to open.
MARYAM RAJAVI PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE NCRI WROTE ON TWITTER:
We also see the names of Iran’s courageous women among the proud martyrs of the uprising. Their valiance and audacity instilled fear in Khamenei’s Revolutionary Guards, so much so that they repeatedly acknowledged the significant role of women in the uprising.
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We also see the names of #Iran’s courageous women among the proud martyrs of the uprising. Their valiance and audacity instilled fear in Khamenei’s Revolutionary Guards, so much so that they repeatedly acknowledged the significant role of women in the uprising #IranProtests
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IRAN NEWS IN BRIEF, DECEMBER 26, 2019
Iran Opposition Leader Attends Christmas Celebration in Albania.
Names of 4 Women in the New List of Martyrs; Total Number of Verified Names Reaches 601.
Iran: Internet Shutdown, Disruption of Mobile Networks, in Fear of Memorials for Killed Protesters.
UPDATE ON IRAN PROTESTS:
December 26: The state-run Khabar-e Fori news agency wrote: “Reports indicate that mobile 4G networks have been shut down in 5 provinces since this morning. Apparently, these measures are being taken to confront the calls for protests on December 26.”
December 26: The first memorial of the Iran protests’ martyrs is being held at the Bibi Sakineh cemetery in Karaj.
December 26: The Iranian regime shows its fear of people’s presence in Ariashahr district of Tehran.
Reports obtained by the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from inside the Iranian regime’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) indicate that the IRGC has issued an alert to all of its forces.
According to this statement, the IRGC’s units should start patrolling at 9:00 am and 14:00 PM local time with full anti-riot equipment. The purpose of this action is spreading fear among people and preventing any possible protest.
In addition, in its statement the IRGC has especially highlighted the establishment of post guards and special patrols.
By the direct order of the IRGC’s commanding office, some units are assigned to protects the regime’s “Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)” corporation and some other barricades and military bases.
The regime takes these oppressive measures to prevent the eruption of a possible uprising to mark the 40th day memorial ceremony of the Iran protests’ martyrs.
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Dec 26-IRGC units on full alert as Iranians schedule ceremonies for civilians killed during the Nov uprising. Units ordered to conduct patrols & parades at 9 am & 2 pm local time, equipped with full anti-riot gear.#Iranhttps://youtu.be/lXBvhf-w2-o
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Orders also call for checkpoints & special patrols to install fear among locals. IRGC command also ordering units to protect the regime’s state TV & radio stations, along with protective units stationed in & around various military sites.#Iran#IranProtests
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IRGC command is highly concerned about possible protests & regime authorities are desperately taking various measures to prevent any gatherings from sparking massive anti-regime protests & demonstrations across the country.#Iran#IranProtests
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HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE MARTYRS OF IRAN’S NOVEMBER UPRISINGS IN MEK COMPOUND ASHRAF 3 -ALBANIA
December 2019—In a ceremony held at Ashraf 3, the headquarters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) in Albania, members of the Iranian opposition commemorated the heroes and martyrs of nationwide protests that spread to more than 190 cities. “These martyrs are still alive because they are eternal. They are the flowers of a rebellious generation. They burst into life out of the sacred will and determination of an arisen nation. They are the harbingers of freedom in Iran,” Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, president-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), said during her keynote speech at the Ashraf 3 ceremony. “You are the mothers and fathers of heroes who shook the clerical regime to its foundations, so much so that the regime has no escape from it.”
UPDATE ON IRAN PROTESTS:
December 25 – Najafabad, central Iran
Locals parading on motorcycles with images of civilians killed by the regime’s security forces during the November uprising.
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December 25 – Najafabad, central #Iran
Locals parading on motorcycles with images of civilians killed by the regime’s security forces during the November uprising.#IranProtests
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NCRI STATEMENTS:
Iran: Messages and Pictures of Resistance’s Leaders in Tehran, Other Cities on Eve of 40th Day Memorial of Martyrs
ARMY OF THE UNEMPLOYED, HUNGRY WILL NOT REST
On December 25, on the eve of the 40th day memorial of the martyrs of the Iranian people’s nationwide uprising, the Resistance units distributed and posted messages and pictures of Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and Mr. Massoud Rajavi, the Leader of the Iranian Resistance, in Tehran (Nour Expressway, Dadaman Rezai, Sepehr 3, and Fereshtegan streets, Sardar Blvd, Qods township and Sa’adat Abad), and in several cities, including Tabriz, Karaj, and Arak.
IRAN UPRISING – NO. 64
INTERNET SHUTDOWN, DISRUPTION OF MOBILE NETWORKS, IN FEAR OF MEMORIALS FOR KILLED PROTESTERS
WORLD MUST CONDEMN IRANIAN REGIME AND FACILITATE IRANIANS’ FREE ACCESS TO INTERNET
The anti-human clerical regime in Iran has again shut down Internet access in most parts of the country in fear of the traditional fortieth day anniversary memorial of protesters killed in the November uprising.
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#Internet Shutdown, Disruption of Mobile Networks, in Fear of Memorials for Killed #Protesters https://www.ncr-iran.org/en/ncri-statements/iran-protests/27129-internet-shutdown-disruption-of-mobile-networks-in-fear-of-memorials-for-killed-protesters …#FreeAllProtesters #Internet4Iran #StopIranBloodshed
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Reports indicate that #internet access &some mobile networks have been disrupted in the provinces of Tehran, Khuzestan, Alborz, Isfahan, Lorestan, Kurdistan, Kermanshah, Zanjan, Bushehr.#NCRI: The world must condemn the Iranian regime &facilitate #Internet4Iran.#IranProtests
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