At least 12 people dead in the biggest challenge to the Government of the Tehran regime since mass demonstrations in 2009. TheIranian President Hassan Rouhani tried to downplay the dangerous situation, while violent protests mount across the country.
The Government is also trying to isolate the protests byblocking internet on mobile networks, multiple reports confirm the authorities are blocking social media services likeInstagramand messaging services likeTelegramsince December 30.
“It’s a busy weekend for oppressive governments trying tosuppress digital communication. Iran has blocked mobile access to at leastTelegramandInstagramas it tries to thwartproteststhat started over economic concerns (particularly inflation), but have extended into broader resistance to the government and clerical rule.” ...(continued)
