Iranian protest calls for help for shrinking saltwater lake
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Protesters demanding greater environmental protections for one of the world’s biggest saltwater lakes have clashed with security forces in western Iran. Photographs and video obtained by The Associated Press show police on motorcycles bearing down on dozens of demonstrators in Oroumieh on Aug. 27. The demonstrators threw rocks at police, who fired back. It was unclear whether police used live bullets./ It took several days to confirm the event because residents were fearful of discussing it. Oroumieh is on the ...
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