Ashura

Some posts on the continuing violent suppression of opposition in Iran.

Background

Tehran Bureau: Ashura 101

Yesterday

Azarmehr: Tonight’s Protests in Iran

Tehran Bureau: Tasua Videos & Headlines

The New York Times News Blog: Iran Militia Halts Former President’s Speech

Today

Neo-Resistance: If anyone is killed on Ashura Day - and more

Tehran Bureau: Ashura Updates - Nine Dead

The New York Times News Blog: Updates on Protests and Clashes in Iran

Enduring America: Latest from Iran - The Day of Ashura

Andrew Sullivan: The Day of Ashura

ModernityBlog: The Cattle Prods of Anti-Imperialism?

See also Francis Sedgemore, The Poor Mouth and Flesh is Grass.