Iran cuts Web on eve of rallies
Regime denies Internet access to halt student demonstrations
Posted: December 7, 2009 at 4:51 a.m.
Government opponents shouted “Allahu Akbar” and “Death to the Dictator” from Tehran’s rooftops in the pouring rain on the eve of student demonstrations planned for today. Authorities choked off Internet access and warned journalists working for foreign media to stick to their offices for the next three days.
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