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Protesters press for change in Iran
The wave of protests which has gripped Iran since demonstrations engulfed 85 cities last January are showing no sign of letting up. JANE GREEN reports on current developments
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani
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AT the beginning of November teachers in Iran went on strike for two consecutive days across 27 major cities in Iran. The action is the second round of strikes since mid-October and is aimed at putting pressure upon the government to carry out educational reforms and end mismanagement.
The teachers’ action is in protest against low wages and the violations of the educational rights of students and minorities.
Images of the striking teachers have been widely circulated on Iranian social media, in an attempt to circumvent official reporting, which sought to play down the extent and significance of the disputes.
Photographs circulated on social media showed teachers holding up posters and signs with their written demands.
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