Despite requests, I find it very difficult to relate the events in Iran: a partly because I am not a direct witness of the major events taking place in central Tehran, and partly because of the wall of silence that befell the Iranian and foreign media since the election.
Censorship was particularly weighed down heavily on the Internet or access social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube ,....) were all blocked. These sites were used by protesters to inform or organize their rallies.
Iranian newspapers and television stations that do not already shone their objectivity ignored the early events days before admission, given the magnitude of events, the existence of this movement.
As foreign television, an increase in seizures of satellite dishes (banned in Iran) is taking place right now in different districts of Tehran. They even managed to scramble broadcast by the BBC and other news channels which France24. Foreign journalists have of course ban to cover the protests.
Everything is done to control the flow of information: even telephone communications (SMS, call abroad frequently ,...) disrupted.
The only information we have come from official propaganda or completely unverifiable rumors. We do not know just what is really happening here!
From the point of view of safety to foreigners, there is currently no need to fear. The situation in northern Tehran and houses the majority of foreigners is relatively quiet (with an increased police presence). Shops, services (other than communication) and industry are operating normally, there is no major release (the functioning of universities is a priori more disturbed but without confirmation).
The slogan given by the embassy is to stay away from gatherings: the coming days will be crucial, however (following the presentation of the "Supreme Guide" for a stay of events).
PS: If appropriate, this blog will go into "private" to avoid the risk of censorship.
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