Iran's Internet Blackout Has Exposed a Dark Reality
A two-week internet blackout during Iran's anti-government protests has been lifted, but the devastating toll on protesters remains starkly visible. Thousands of disturbing videos have surfaced, providing a chilling glimpse into the brutality inflicted upon those who dared to challenge the regime.
The restrictions on internet access had largely been intended to stifle dissenting voices and muffle outrage. However, the sudden partial return of internet services has allowed footage of police violence and protester killings to spread like wildfire, further highlighting the extent of the government's crackdown.
Eyewitness accounts from areas affected by the protests paint a grim picture. The Iranian regime, led by Supreme Leader Khamenei, has been accused of using deadly force against protesters, with some estimates suggesting that dozens of people have lost their lives in the violence.
The footage, much of it graphic and disturbing, shows protesters being beaten, tear-gassed, and shot by security forces. It is a stark contrast to the regime's official narrative, which maintains that the protests were sparked by external factors rather than domestic discontent with the government.
As Ershad Alijani notes, the partial restoration of internet services has revealed a disturbing trend. "The scale of killing is not just limited to certain areas, but it's also widespread," he says, referencing his reporting on the protests.
The images and videos are a stark reminder that Iran's authoritarian regime will stop at nothing to maintain its grip on power. The lifting of the internet blackout has exposed a dark reality – one that demands attention from the international community and underscores the urgent need for accountability from those responsible for the violence.
A two-week internet blackout during Iran's anti-government protests has been lifted, but the devastating toll on protesters remains starkly visible. Thousands of disturbing videos have surfaced, providing a chilling glimpse into the brutality inflicted upon those who dared to challenge the regime.
The restrictions on internet access had largely been intended to stifle dissenting voices and muffle outrage. However, the sudden partial return of internet services has allowed footage of police violence and protester killings to spread like wildfire, further highlighting the extent of the government's crackdown.
Eyewitness accounts from areas affected by the protests paint a grim picture. The Iranian regime, led by Supreme Leader Khamenei, has been accused of using deadly force against protesters, with some estimates suggesting that dozens of people have lost their lives in the violence.
The footage, much of it graphic and disturbing, shows protesters being beaten, tear-gassed, and shot by security forces. It is a stark contrast to the regime's official narrative, which maintains that the protests were sparked by external factors rather than domestic discontent with the government.
As Ershad Alijani notes, the partial restoration of internet services has revealed a disturbing trend. "The scale of killing is not just limited to certain areas, but it's also widespread," he says, referencing his reporting on the protests.
The images and videos are a stark reminder that Iran's authoritarian regime will stop at nothing to maintain its grip on power. The lifting of the internet blackout has exposed a dark reality – one that demands attention from the international community and underscores the urgent need for accountability from those responsible for the violence.
just saw the stats on the number of protesters killed in Iran 
47 confirmed deaths, but estimates range from 60 to over 100! 
and let's not forget the 3,000+ arrests made during the protests 
the numbers are staggering. 
what's concerning is how quickly the regime responded with a "return to normalcy" narrative, erasing evidence of their wrongdoing 
did you know that since 2018, there have been at least 150 protests in Iran resulting in dozens of deaths? 
this is not just about one incident or event, but a pattern of behavior by the Iranian government towards its own citizens 
I'm so worried about what happened in Iran. Those protests must've been terrifying for everyone involved, especially the protesters who lost their lives or got hurt bad. The fact that all this footage is coming out now, with the internet back on, just shows how much the gov't was trying to hide it. 
It's heartbreaking to see people suffer like that just because they wanted to express themselves and demand change.
insane. And yeah, no way should we be surprised that the government was trying to hide it with an internet blackout. But now that things are back online, it's like the whole world can see what's really going on. I feel like we're stuck in this never-ending cycle of authoritarian regimes and their willingness to do whatever it takes to keep power. 
Does anyone think we'll ever get to a point where governments are held accountable for this kind of stuff? 
how can a gov't do this to its own citizens? it's like they're trying to erase the protests from history 
what's next? more internet blackouts? 
and btw, why is everyone just sitting idly by? don't we have a responsibility to speak out against human rights abuses? 
. Those videos of police beating & killing protesters r super disturbing 
. The fact that the internet is back on now is just making things worse, it's like they're playing a game of "we'll show u our side, but only for a sec" 
. We need to keep an eye on this situation and make sure those responsible get held accountable 
. It's all about maintaining control and crushing dissent... and the footage doesn't lie. The international community needs to be paying close attention to what's happening in Iran right now 
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They must've known it would backfire... I mean, what else could be more infuriating than watching all that proof of police brutality flood every platform? It's not like they were trying to hide anything, lol. This is just getting out of hand - all those lives lost, and we're still seeing the aftermath on our screens 
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it's all so concerning now, these images are really bringing home the brutality and loss of life... my heart goes out to the ppl in Iran and their families 
. We need to see more actions from the world instead of just posting condemning messages on socials 
. It's not just about what happened in Iran, it's also about how we, as a global community, can step in and help make sure something like this never happens again 
thousands of vids of police brutality & protester killings 
but also about the lives lost 
, but we need to see it 
ershad alijani said it best 
"the scale of killing isn't limited to certain areas" 
, not just condemnations 
. accountability is key 
, and the international community needs to step up 
thousands of ppl losing their lives because they wanted to speak out against the government its insane how the regime is trying to control the narrative but these vids are telling a different story 
I'm literally shaking thinking about what happened in Iran 
. It's heartbreaking to see the footage of people getting beat up, tear-gassed, and even killed 
. The world needs to know what's going on in Iran and demand some accountability from those responsible 
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