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When Iranians rise up, the ayatollah's shock troops lead the effort to put them down

Por: Los Angeles Times World October 13, 2022

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They show up at the first signs of protest in Iran — men in black, riding motorcycles, often wielding guns or batons. They are members of the Basij, paramilitary volunteers who are fiercely loyal to the Islamic Republic. The shock troops of the ayatollahs have taken on a leading role in quashing dissent for more than two decades. During the latest protests, which erupted after a young woman died in the custody of the country's morality... + full article



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