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Five demonstrators arrested on Ashura Day to stand trial today

Iran Materials 18 January 2010 10:15 (UTC +04:00)
Today the court will launch trial on five demonstrators arrested in rallies on Ashura Day and they will be accused of 'muharib', the Iranian media reported with reference to the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
Five demonstrators arrested on Ashura Day to stand trial today

Today the court will launch trial on five demonstrators arrested in rallies on Ashura Day and they will be accused of 'muharib', the Iranian media reported with reference to the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

The criminal case on the arrested, as well as their testimonies, police's report and investigation materials have already been sent to the court, the source said.

Those who oppose Allah, the Prophet and the Islamic government, are called 'muharib' (who declared war). Articles 183-196 of the Iranian Constitution specify exile or a penalty for "muharib" or a person who wants to "overthrow the Islamic government".

Opposition supporters and police clashed on Ashura Day Dec. 27 in Tehran.

According to international news agencies, the riots resulted in the deaths of 15 people. Police arrested 550 people. According to the official information, the clashes killed eight people, including one woman, and 300 people arrested. The relevant agencies publicized their names.

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