Iran Human RightsIran police detain many Tehran protesters -witness

Iran police detain many Tehran protesters -witness

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ImageReuters: Iranian riot police detained dozens of pro-reform protesters in central Tehran on Tuesday, a witness said.

ImageTEHRAN, July 21 (Reuters) – Iranian riot police detained dozens of pro-reform protesters in central Tehran on Tuesday, a witness said.

The witness said the protesters were chanting slogans against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the government, including: "Ahmadinejad — resign, resign" and "Death to the dictator".

The witness added: "Riot police are taking dozens of protesters into their cars and they are taking them away." (Editing by Mark Trevelyan)

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