Euronews | Apr 10, 2011 | 865 views
There has been an international outcry after bloodshed at an exiled Iranian opposition community based in Iraq.
The People’s Mujahideen of Iran claims 33 of its number were killed by Iraqi forces who fired indiscriminately on defenceless people in Camp Ashraf about 65 kilometres north east of Baghdad.
An Iraqi defence ministry spokesman said only three died, and the troops were reacting to what he called inappropriate behaviour, attacks and provocation. He said there was no gunfire.
The Iran Policy Committee, a lobby group that tries to shape US policy towards Tehran, issued a video it says shows the killings.
But the organisation said the death toll was higher with at least 31 people killed and some 300 wounded.
The video was filmed by the People’s Mujahideen Organisation of Iran, a guerrilla group that opposes the country’s Shi’ite cleric leaders.
Tensions rise in Egypt
From: Euronews | Apr 9, 2011 | 25 views
Hundreds of Egyptians have refused to leave Tahrir Square in central Cairo, despite the army’s attempt to make them disperse.
They have vowed to stay put until former president Hosni Mubarak is brought to trial, and other demands are met.
Many are angry that the army used batons and tasers in their efforts to clear the area, and some say live rounds were used.
One news agency is reporting witness claims that upto three people have been killed.
The Military Council has been broadly supported since it took control but unease is growing….
Growing unrest in Syria
From: Euronews | Apr 9, 2011 | 19 views
There has been widespread violence across Syria, leading to conflicting reports about the number and identity of victims.
Protests against the ruling Baath Party of President Assad, have been taking place in the capital Damascus, Harasta, Latakia and Tartus. But the bloodiest incidents appear to have taken place in Deraa.
Protesters there claim over 20 of their supporters have been killed and many more injured.
Libyan rebels claim they have repulsed a government assault on the beseiged western town of Misrata, while releasing footage they say shows them coming under attack near Brega to the east.
It is the only active front in a war NATO chiefs admit is falling into a military stalemate that their intervention may be causing rather than breaking.
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