November 4, 2009

Tear Gas Shot at Karroubi

According to Norooz, Karroubi once again became a target when security forces shot tear gas at him and his guards. One of the shots reportedly hit the head of one the guards who was taken to the hospital. Karroubi himself fell to the ground after the tear gas attacks. Karroubi’s car was also attacked and severely damaged by security and plain clothes forces.

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